Shift 2 Training with Engine 1
Pump Training with Engine 2
Fitness Training
Ashland Fire Department staff conduct regular fitness training that incorporate physical motions that simulate movements needed in emergency situations. Staff train with the equipment they use by carrying hose lines up the training tower stairs and by doing different exercises while wearing air packs.
Ice Rescue Training
Fire Department staff training with the Ice Angel and simulating a cold water rescue
Extrication Training
Chicago Iron & Supplies allowed the Fire Department to demonstrate extrication techniques on a school bus at their site. This was a great training exercise for our staff.
Hazmat Training
Members from Shift 1 training for hazmat using a pressurized leak simulator.
Staff members training on advancing hose line and confined space.
Hazmat Training
Ashland/Superior Type 2 Hazmat Team trained in Superior on May 4th 2016 during a simulated chemical spill. This was a validation for the Type 2 Hazmat from Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) which is renewed every 2 years.
ATV Training
Staff members trained with the department’s ATV and rescue sled. The sled has wheels which can be replaced with skis to accommodate winter conditions.
Training continues on the new Tower Truck
Department members training with the Ice Angel
Ground Ladder Training
Shift two trained with the department’s compliment of ground ladders. The ladders trained with included the 40 foot Bangor ladder, a 16 foot roof ladder, as well as a 35 foot ladder. The Bangor ladder is the department’s tallest ladder and requires five personnel to raise.
Great Lakes testing were also on hand to test all of the department’s ground ladders. Each ladder is tested annually to ensure that all ladders are safe to use. The ladders are tested with Five Hundred pounds placed mid span. The severe bow in the ladders returns to normal once the weight is removed.
Great Lakes testing were also on hand to test all of the department’s ground ladders. Each ladder is tested annually to ensure that all ladders are safe to use. The ladders are tested with Five Hundred pounds placed mid span. The severe bow in the ladders returns to normal once the weight is removed.
Up North Dogs
That Ashland Fire Department would like to thank Ralph Brzezinski and McDonald’s for allowing the fire department the use of a vacant building for training. Mr. Brzezinski is the owner of the local McDonald’s restaurant. Mr. Brzezinski recently purchased the vacant building adjacent to McDonald’s that formerly housed the Up North Dogs restaurant. The building was scheduled to be demolished to make room for more parking and an upgrade to the McDonald’s drive through. Prior to being demolished the fire department was able to utilize the building to train in search and rescue techniques as well as roof top ventilation techniques. These training opportunities are vital to maintaining the high skill level required by our firefighters. Opportunities to train with donated structures are infrequent and appreciated. Thank you again Mr. Brzezinski and McDonald’s for this opportunity.
Training with the ATV and rescue sled.
Department Paid-On-Call members conducting EVO
Firefighter Joe Belany recently conducted EVO (Emergency Vehicle Operations) with the Paid-On-Call staff. The course consists of classroom time as well as hands on training. The purpose of the course is to ensure all department members are trained in the safe operation of emergency vehicles.
Department Members participating in their 48 hour paramedic refresher.
Paid-On-Call members training with the Ice Angel
Shift One training with the Jet-Siphon
