Fingerlakes Fire Training LLC

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Last night, Instructor McNabb traveled to the Carthage Fire Department NY to deliver our 4 Gas Meter Training Program.

This program focused on the operation, capabilities, and practical use of 4 gas meters, along with strategies for safely conducting emergency operations utilizing gas monitoring equipment in a variety of incident environments.

Scenario-based training and real-world application are key components of this course, helping firefighters better understand meter readings, atmospheric hazards, and tactical decision-making on the fireground and at hazardous environments.

We would like to thank the Carthage Fire Department for their continued commitment to the training and development of their membership and for trusting Fingerlakes Fire Training to be a part of that process.

05/15/2026

Firefighter survival training is one of the most important skills a firefighter can develop. When conditions rapidly change on the fireground, firefighters must rely on training, confidence, and muscle memory to survive and overcome dangerous situations.

This program focuses on critical survival skills including through-the-wall emergencies, full and partial escapes, 1st and 2nd floor bailouts, ladder operations, and system-based survival techniques. These hands-on evolutions are designed to challenge firefighters both mentally and physically while reinforcing the importance of remaining calm, disciplined, and task-focused under stress.

Training like this builds confidence, improves decision making, and prepares firefighters to react effectively when seconds matter most. We train hard so that if the day ever comes, our firefighters have the skills and mindset needed to make it home.