Ten New Firefighers Join Forsyth County Fire Department
Posted Wednesday, August 23, 2006
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The Forsyth County Fire Department welcomed ten new firefighters to the department on Friday, August 18, 2006. Ten recruits graduated in a ceremony that was held in the North Forsyth High School Auditorium.
The recruits’ extensive training began on May 1 and included:
· Georgia Basic Firefighter Training Program
· Hazardous Materials Training
· Emergency Medical Training
· Fire Safety Educators
· Georgia Forestry Certified as Wildland Type II Firefighters
· Georgia Fire Academy Training
o Pressurized Container Fire Control
o Structural Fire Control
o Flammable & Combustible Liquids Fire Control
o Interior Search and Rescue
o Fire Engine Pump Service Testing
o Vehicle Extrication Training
- Awareness training was given for the following disciplines:
- Rope Rescue
- Trench Rescue
- Confined Space
- Water Rescue
- Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism
A warm congratulations from the Forsyth County community goes out to all ten new Forsyth County firefighters.
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