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As we approach the 25 year anniversary of 9/11 let us never forget.
09/01/2026

As we approach the 25 year anniversary of 9/11 let us never forget.

🚒 Driver Operator Training 🚒Today, A Shift spent the afternoon sharpening our skills with some hands-on Driver Operator ...
08/28/2026

🚒 Driver Operator Training 🚒

Today, A Shift spent the afternoon sharpening our skills with some hands-on Driver Operator Training.

Training like this helps our crew stay prepared, confident, and ready to respond when the call comes in. From apparatus operations to positioning and overall scene readiness, continued training is key to keeping our firefighters and community safe.

💪 Train hard. Stay ready. Serve your community.

🚒 Technical Rescue Training | Station 11 – C Shift 🚒This morning, Station 11 (C Shift) took advantage of the beautiful w...
08/20/2026

🚒 Technical Rescue Training | Station 11 – C Shift 🚒

This morning, Station 11 (C Shift) took advantage of the beautiful weather to get outside and put some technical rescue skills to work behind the station.

Today’s training focused on mechanical advantage systems and using rope rescue equipment to move a 15,000-pound load safely and efficiently. 💪🪢

Mechanical advantage is a critical skill in technical rescue. It allows rescuers to move patients, equipment, and heavy loads when simply pulling or lifting isn’t practical. These systems are commonly used in:

🔹 Rope Rescue
🔹 High-Angle Rescue
🔹 Confined-Space Rescue
🔹 Trench Rescue
🔹 Structural Collapse
🔹 Heavy Rescue Operations

🪢 What is Mechanical Advantage?

Mechanical advantage (MA) uses rope, pulleys, anchors, and related equipment to multiply the force a rescuer can apply to a load.

Some common systems include:

➡️ 1:1 – No mechanical advantage
➡️ 2:1 – Theoretically doubles the input force
➡️ 3:1 – Theoretically triples the input force
➡️ 4:1 – Theoretically quadruples the input force
➡️ 5:1 – Theoretically provides five times the input force

Keep in mind that theoretical mechanical advantage isn’t the same as actual mechanical advantage. Friction, pulley efficiency, rope bending, rope angles, equipment limitations, and system configuration can all affect the amount of force actually delivered.

🔧 Systems We Train With

One commonly used system is the 3:1 Z-Rig.

A 3:1 system can be used to:

🔹 Raise a rescuer or patient
🔹 Move a patient from a confined space
🔹 Raise equipment
🔹 Assist with rope-rescue systems
🔹 Assist with edge transitions
🔹 Provide additional pulling power when a 1:1 system isn’t enough

We also worked with 5:1 mechanical advantage systems for situations where additional pulling power is needed.

However, more mechanical advantage doesn’t always mean a better rescue system. The goal is to select a system that provides the appropriate amount of mechanical advantage while remaining efficient, manageable, and within the limits of the equipment being used.

🛑 Progress Capture

Another critical component of mechanical advantage training is progress capture.

Progress-capture devices or appropriate rope-grab systems help prevent the load from moving backward when the hauling operation stops. This allows rescuers to haul, capture, reset, and repeat while maintaining control of the load.

Today’s training was a great opportunity to reinforce the fundamentals, work as a team, and put our equipment and skills to the test.

Training today makes us better prepared for the call tomorrow. 🚒💪

Station 11 | C Shift
Train Hard. Work Together. Stay Ready. 🪢🔥

On Friday 7/31/26 SLFD's Boat-22 went to assist Ft. Bragg Fire's Water Rescue team with a special mission to support sol...
08/03/2026

On Friday 7/31/26 SLFD's Boat-22 went to assist Ft. Bragg Fire's Water Rescue team with a special mission to support soldiers training in water landings at White Lake. Mutual aid training like this is imperative for rapid and successful deployments during emergencies.

This morning personnel from C-Shift will be at Bethel AME Zion Church going over some fire prevention tips.
08/01/2026

This morning personnel from C-Shift will be at Bethel AME Zion Church going over some fire prevention tips.

On Monday, July 27, 2026, C Shift took advantage of a somewhat cool morning to conduct training at the training center. ...
07/27/2026

On Monday, July 27, 2026, C Shift took advantage of a somewhat cool morning to conduct training at the training center. Training topics covered were SCBA confidence drills as well as Search techniques.

SCBA drill utilized was “The Naked SCBA Drill” which is a firefighter training exercise used to build speed, confidence, and muscle memory when operating and donning a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Purpose

The drill helps firefighters:

* Quickly and correctly don an SCBA.
* Develop muscle memory for emergency situations.
* Become familiar with SCBA straps, buckles, and controls.

Next training topic covered was Search techniques. This training was designed to teach firefighters how to locate victims in a hazardous environments safely and efficiently.

Search Technique Topics

* Primary vs. secondary searches
* Oriented search method
* Team search procedures
* Right-hand and left-hand search patterns
* Search rope (lifeline) operations
* TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) use during searches
* Maintaining orientation in zero-visibility conditions

Last week personnel from Station 22 and Station 11 conducted water rescue training with Fort Bragg Emergency Services. T...
07/15/2026

Last week personnel from Station 22 and Station 11 conducted water rescue training with Fort Bragg Emergency Services. This training was conducted in the Manchester District.

Some of the training topics covered included but were not limited to:

* Water rescue safety and risk assessment
* Personal protective equipment (PPE)
* Throw bags, ropes, knots, and rescue systems
* Swimming and self-rescue techniques
* Reach, throw, row, and go rescue methods
* Boat operations and victim recovery
* Incident command and rescue planning
* Flood and swift-water hazards

This morning C Shift took advantage of this beautiful weather to conduct some Truck Company Operations training. Today’s...
07/15/2026

This morning C Shift took advantage of this beautiful weather to conduct some Truck Company Operations training. Today’s focus was on aspects of roof operations, ladder/truck placement, and operational safety.

When this training is conducted it focuses on the non-hose responsibilities that are critical to fireground operations, including but not limited to:

* Forcible entry – Opening locked or blocked doors, windows, and gates using hand and power tools.

* Ground ladders – Selecting, carrying, raising, climbing, and safely operating from ground ladders.

* Ventilation – Horizontal, vertical, and mechanical ventilation techniques to improve interior conditions.

* Search and rescue – Primary and secondary search techniques, victim removal, and firefighter survival considerations.

* Utility control – Securing gas, electric, and water utilities when appropriate.

* Scene lighting and overhaul – Locating hidden fire, checking for extension, and preserving evidence when possible.

* Salvage operations – Protecting property from smoke and water damage.

* Truck company tools – Safe use of axes, Halligan bars, pike poles, chain saws, rotary saws, thermal imaging cameras, and other specialized equipment.

* Roof operations – Roof construction, sounding roofs, ventilation openings, and recognizing collapse hazards.

* Fireground coordination – Working effectively with engine companies under the Incident Command System (ICS).

Why it’s important

Truck company operations are essential because they support engine companies by:

* Making entry for fire attack.

* Searching for trapped occupants.

* Improving interior conditions
through ventilation.

* Performing rescues.

* Reducing property damage.

* Enhancing firefighter safety through coordinated operations.

On Friday, July 3, 2026, C Shift spent the morning at the training center going through the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team...
07/03/2026

On Friday, July 3, 2026, C Shift spent the morning at the training center going through the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) maze.

Firefighter Rapid Intervention Training (RIT) teaches firefighters how to locate, access, and rescue a firefighter who becomes trapped, lost, injured, or disoriented during an emergency incident. It prepares members assigned to a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) or Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC).

The training typically covers:

* RIT responsibilities before and during an incident.
* Fireground size-up and identifying firefighter hazards.
* Firefighter survival techniques, including self-rescue and mayday procedures.
* Mayday communications, including when and how to declare a mayday.
* SCBA emergency procedures, including transfill (buddy breathing/UAC) and emergency air management.
* Searching for a downed firefighter using various search techniques.
* Removing trapped firefighters from confined spaces, windows, stairs, and upper floors.
* Breaching walls and forcing access to reach trapped firefighters.
* Using ropes, webbing, and rescue equipment to package and remove firefighters.
* Working in zero-visibility and high-stress environments.

Skills commonly practiced

* Dragging and carrying unconscious firefighters.
* Denver, Pittsburgh, and Nance rescue drills.
* Window and ladder firefighter removals.
* Air emergency procedures.
* Entanglement and wall-breach scenarios.
* Basement and below-grade firefighter rescues.
* Coordinated RIT deployment during live-fire or simulated incidents.

Why it’s important

Rapid Intervention Teams are required on structural fire incidents where firefighters operate in IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmospheres. A trained RIT stands by with specialized equipment and is deployed only when a firefighter is in distress, helping improve the chances of a successful rescue while minimizing risk to other firefighters

Spring Lake Fire Station is now open! Proudly serving Spring Lake and the Manchester Fire District!!
07/01/2026

Spring Lake Fire Station is now open! Proudly serving Spring Lake and the Manchester Fire District!!

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