This morning, members of the East Brandywine Fire Company gathered at the station for some training, but this wasn't your typical EBFC training day!
While Saturday isn't our normal training day, today's activities were all about lending a helping hand to our friends at the Uwchlan Ambulance Corps and their EMT Training Program!
Uwchlan was hosting its VRT (Vehicle Rescue Training) Day, giving students currently enrolled in EMT school the opportunity to put their classroom knowledge and skills to the test through realistic, simulated motor vehicle accidents.
Our members, along with Rescue 49, were on hand to assist the EMT students with patient extrication scenarios, providing them with the opportunity to work alongside firefighters in a simulated emergency environment.
Training together today to better serve our communities tomorrow!
This was an awesome opportunity for EBFC to support a fellow Chester County emergency services organization while helping prepare the next generation of EMTs for the challenges they may encounter in the field.
It was also a little extra special for us because one of our very own EBFC members is currently attending the EMT program! We were proud to be there supporting them and their classmates as they continue working toward becoming EMTs.
Of course, no good training day is complete without some good food!
EBFC was happy to provide breakfast from our friends at Crop's Fresh Marketplace and pizza for lunch from our friends right across the street at Pizza Mia!
A huge thank you to both businesses for helping us keep everyone fueled throughout the day!
We also want to thank the Uwchlan Ambulance Corps for allowing us to be part of this training opportunity. It's always a pleasure to work alongside our fellow emergency responders, especially when it comes to helping educate and prepare those who will soon be serving our communities.
Best of luck to all the EMT students as they continue their training! We look forward to seeing you out in the field! |
