Deerfield Twp Rescue 57

I dropped in to see Battalion Chief Doug Wehmeyer at the main Deerfield Twp firehouse a few days ago. After some command training and dinner, he finally let me see the rescue truck.

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Things You Find While VCSing It

Here's a quick one on the importance of preplanning and getting out in your district. First, VCSing stands for Various Courses and Speeds. It might not be the politically correct definition, but if you don't get out in your district more often than not you will miss what's going on.

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Extrication On Rope

Check these pictures out of a extrication training on rope. Push your training to prepare for the unusual, but just as importantly, to strengthen your critical thinking.

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