West Florence firefighters train for underwater rescues
FLORENCE — Twenty-five new and junior members of the West Florence Fire Department learned how to conduct water rescues Tuesday evening at Lake Oakdale in Florence.
The training included classroom instruction of water
rescues, an introduction to boating equipment and hands-on water rescue
training.
“Being able to actually practice on the water is invaluable,” Capt. Anthony Fox said.
Last year the West Florence Fire Department purchased a rescue boat. Since then, it has provided firefighters classroom instruction, but this is the first training in the water.
Since getting the boat, the West Florence Fire Department has conducted a water rescue.
“We hope we don’t ever have to use it, but if we do, the boat is a great tool to have,” Fox said.
The members of the West Florence Fire Department hope to be able to assist surrounding communities with water rescues if they need help in the future.
2009 WFFD Year in Review
Looking for volunteers!
West Florence Fire Department is always looking for people to volunteer with the department. As a volunteer you are entitled to the following things.
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Tax credit on state taxes.
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Free training provided by WFFD and SC State Fire Academy.
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Free Fire Gear and WFFD apparel.
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Free Equipment.
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Free Meals.
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Retirement Program.
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Insurance Program.
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Live-in Program that includes free rent, internet, and tv access.
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The feeling that you helped someone.
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2010 Run Stats
712 Calls Run YTD
as of 7/23/10
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