The Rosetown Fire Department says it responded to a wide range of calls in August while also conducting training, equipment inspections and preparing for the arrival of a new vehicle.
The department’s first training night of the month focused on drafting water from a portable tank, pump operations, hooking hydrants and flowing water. A second training session involved running 1410 drills, which included hydrant hookups, deploying lines, relaying water between trucks and practicing nozzle control and flow patterns.
Engines 2 and 3 were tested and certified by Rocky Mountain Phoenix, and the department’s extrication tools also received certification. A commercial inspection was carried out during the month as well.
Officials say a new command and wildland truck has been ordered and is expected to arrive in late October.
During August, the department responded to two motor vehicle collisions, a vehicle fire, a grass fire, three STARS air ambulance landings, a downed power line, a carbon monoxide alarm and one emergency medical services assist.