04/27/2026
Today, our 3 unit crew - along with some members from others shifts and our mutual aid partners, Harrison Township Fire Department - Ashville, Ohio, participated in various live training fires at the Ohio Fire Academy. They focused on forcible entry techniques for doors, chain link gates, and garages. They also focused on initial line placement and movement through a structure with live fire conditions as well as search and rescue with victim removal. While trainings like this are not common practice, they are invaluable to our members, both new and old, to sharpen skills, refine technique, and experience live fire in a controlled setting.
Our other shifts, as well as other shifts from Harrison, will be continuing training at OFA through the remainder of this week.