| The Ridge Volunteer Fire Department took part in and educational program for the R A students at St. Mary's College on Monday, April 15, 2013. Melvin Tennyson of Tennyson's Fire Extinguisher's Inc. displayed every type of fire extinguisher, the students would come in contact with. He also explained how they worked and gave some tips on how to maintain them. The key word was (PASS), Point, Aim, Squeeze and Sweep. He then asked all of the students to participate in a hands on demonstration. He provides a LP fired burner to simulate a fire. Francis Raley, (Safety Officer) then took over and we all went over to Rescue Engine 42. All the doors were opened and Captain Darius Hawkins guided the group on a tour of Rescue Engine 42. He with the help of other members demonstrated and explained how they were used for various incidents. A brief Q & A session followed.
Ridge VFD. members attending were: Safety Officer Francis Raley, Captain Darius Hawkins, firefighters George Franklin, Alex Ketner, Will Kinney, Karen Raley Quinton Ridgell and J. C. Trossbach. Thanks to Patti Raley for her expert photography. |
