Streator’s firemen train at new burn building

April 22, 2019

Captain Ryan Reynolds instructing on R.I.T training

STREATOR – Streator’s firemen are utilizing their new training facility this week. On Monday morning, firemen gathered at the facility located on West 10th Street to practice rapid intervention, where a team of two or more firefighters search and rescue other crew members in distress. Lt. and Media Coordinator Byran Park says firefighters go through rapid intervention and mayday training monthly. The team will be trained on operating in smoke as well this week. The department conducted their first simulated fire evolution last month.

Streator Fire Department’s burn room inside of burn tower. The white cage to the left is used for pallet and straw burning.

Lt. and Media Coordinator Bryan Park opens the trap door to the confined space rescue tunnel. The tunnel is used to rescue people during a confined space situation.

Roof prop used to practice on slanted surfaces. Ladders can be propped at the edge of the roof.

Streator’s firemen training on how to properly rescue a crew member.

Streator Fire Department’s vehicle prop.

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