ER-573 operating at the Aubuchon Hardware fire in the early morning of June 28, 2010

SHC Calendar of Events

July:

July 1 - 19:30 Company Meeting

July 1 - NYS Accident Victim Extrication Training.  Capt. Rob Decker and Lt. Adam Myers have successfully completed the 16 hour AVET Course which provides hands-on training in motor vehicle rescue and extrication techniques while stressing the need for scene safety and vehicle stabilization. It includes rescue theory, rescue life cycle, new technology in automotive design and rescue tools and their uses.  The course was instructed by SFI David Hatin and hosted by the Bay Ridge Fire Company (Warren County).

July 15 - 19:00 Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Refresher Class (OSHA mandate 1910.1030) (S.O. Behrens)

July 20 - Saratoga County Fair Stand By - Engine crew on ER-573 stood by at the county fair.

July 20 - NYS Truck Company Operations Course.  Capt. Scott Maguire, FF Nik Luhmann and FF Mike Zehl have successfully completed the 24 hour TCO Course.  This course provides instruction for using ladder company equipment including operating ground ladders. Includes duties and responsibilities of the ladder company, operating and maintaining specialized tools, ventilation, forcible entry, search, and building.  The course was instructed by SFI Brian Myers and hosted by the Maple Ave. & Wilton Fire Departments.

July 22 - 19:00 Water Rescue Equipment Training (Capt. Decker)

July 29 - 19:00 Quarterly SCBA Training (OSHA mandate 1910.134) (Lt. Derway)

July 31 - Bonfire stand by at Ft. Hardy Park

August:

August 1 - 13:00 Turning Point Parade (Schuylerville)

August 1 - 20:00 Fireworks stand by at Ft. Hardy Park

August 5 - 19:30 Company Meeting

August 10 - Pump Testing

August 10 - 18:30 Mask Fit Testing for new members

August 12 - FF1 support at FTC (ER-573)

August 12 - 19:00 Water Rescue Training

August 14 - Cardboard Boat Race (Ft. Hardy beach)

August 19 - 19:00 School walk through

August 26 -  19:00 Pump Operations - Module 6

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