Pine Mountain Georgia Fire Department News

November 20, 2008
Fire Cadets Practice with Turnout Gear

The sight of firefighters in full turnout gear walking around Harris County High School drew considerable stares after school on Thursday, November 20.

The Fire Cadet Exploring program at Harris County High School has enjoyed a number of activities. During past meetings, the students have used fire extinguishers to put out flammable liquid fires. Students have climbed folding, roof, and extension ladders. The cadets have also pulled attack lines, made mock attacks and set up drop tanks.

During the November meeting, the students wore the same turnout gear worn by firefighters at emergency scenes and took strolls around the school.

Students learned how to disassemble turnout gear and the importance of keeping the gear clean. The students learned about the different layers and how the gear protects firefighters. From first-hand experience, the students learned how heavy the gear is when worn. They also practiced donning the gear to see how fast they could get it on.

In future training classes, the students will learn to work with even taller ladders, will wear self-contained breathing apparatus, train with thermal imaging cameras, and learn search and rescue skills.

The Fire Cadets are encouraged to attend meetings and training classes with their local fire departments.

Conducted as part of the co-ed Boy Scouts of American Exploring program, the fire cadets are exposed to firefighting as a possible career opportunity, or in the volunteer sector.

The Boy Scout Explorer Fire Cadet program at Harris County High School is sponsored by the Harris County Council of Fire Chiefs.

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