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By Lt. P. Simpson

As the seasons change so will our community’s fire and medical emergencies. Your fire dept. will respond to significantly more structure fires and car accidents through the winter than any other season, as the clogged chimney’s heat up and the roads get icy, Summit Fire will be very busy. Summit firefighters are currently concentrating on structure fire training and patient extrication from car accidents. Recently your firefighters participated in “live fire” drills at the city’s burn tower located at fire station #3. The highlight of the training was practicing with the new Thermal Imaging Camera; this camera allows firefighters to see trapped victims and spot hidden fire. Training with the TIC in live fire conditions prepares us to be our best when it counts the most. Our firefighters also were involved in “multi-agency” training in the city. The training involved Flagstaff FD, Highlands FD, and the 911 dispatch center. The training involved a warehouse that was on fire (simulated) and the ability of all three departments working together to mitigate a very dangerous event, the training was a success with a lot learned by all three fire depts. Firefighters are also involved in monthly training focusing on patient management during an emergency medical call including car accidents. In November the firefighters went to Flagstaff Auto Recyclers on Leupp rd. to continue their EMS training in extrication. Auto Recyclers allows us to come out to their yard and practice both advanced hydraulic extrication (the Jaws of Life) and hand tool use on cars and trucks donated by Auto Recyclers.
Our goal is to train and be prepared for the day when you call your Summit Fire Dept. for help.

Thanks to the Flagstaff Fire Dept. and Flagstaff Auto Recyclers for their assistance in our training goals. 

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