T3 Training is proud to partner with Firehouse Innovation Corp. for our latest addition to our training program. On Sunday five East Brandywine volunteers traveled to New York to pick up The Multi-Force Forcible Entry Door System.

Chief's Aide Kevin Shaffer said "the decision to purchase the prop was made after recently training on Lionville Fire Company's prop". Shaffer said "everyone who trained on the prop that evening commented on the quality of the product".

According to Training Officer Chris Keen, "it would have been easy to have the door prop shipped, however we wanted to take advantage of the invaluable training provided by the creator of the prop and owner of the Company Mike Perrone".

Captain Vince D'Amico said "Mike was great! We learned more about forcible entry in 3 hours then we could have in a week at a formal forcible entry class"

Mike is a 32 year veteran of FDNY and has been assigned to Ladder 175 for more then 25 years.

FF Savastana who was part of the team that went to New York added, "Mike and his wife Doreen made us feel very welcomed, following training Doreen bought pizza and we had an opportunity learn more about Mike's career and the Company".

Prior to leaving PSO Dane Edwards asked Mike to sign East Brandywine's prop. PSO Edwards "said the idea was important for two reasons: the quality of the product speaks for itself, but more importantly Mike was a phenomenal resource who quickly became a friend".

The Officers and Members of East Brandywine Fire Company would like to thank the following:

Firehouse Innovations Corp. (Mike and Doreen Perrone) for not only providing a great product but also being so accommodating.

Lionville Fire Company who allowed us to train on their prop previously

The team of 5 volunteers who took their Sunday to go to New York.

And lastly the East Brandywine Township Supervisors whose donation made this purchase possible.