Page 20, Fire News, July/August 2022
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Pump Training in Madisonville
Madisonville firefighters take advantage of the nice weather to get in some pump-training. - Photos courtesy of Madisonville FD
Peer Support Training Recently, the Henderson Fire Department and Local 2290 hosted the IAFF Peer Support Training. Training is delivered by two IAFF master peer support instructors. This training was a two-day, 16hour, in-person program. After completing the training, members have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide support to their peers, have a basic understanding of common behavioral health issues affecting the fire service, can serve as a bridge to community resources or behavioral health treatment when indicated, and are able to build or enhance peer support programs. This class was attended by the Henderson Fire Department, Henderson 911, Evansville Fire Department, Owensboro Fire Department, and Henderson HR. - Photos courtesy of Henderson FD
7 New Team Members for Water Rescue Team
Recently, seven of the Hazard Fire Department’s personnel attended a moving water rescue technician course taught by the Floyd County Rescue Squad. All members successfully completed the course. This has added seven more technicians to the Hazard staff, for a total of 12 members on the water rescue team. Pictured, rear row: Joshua Smith, Braeden Ritchie, Jason Combs and Barrett Smith. Front row: Brandon Smith, Doug Beverly, and Rayven Ritchie. - Photo courtesy of Hazard FD