SCVFD Firefighters Have May Training Exercise

The Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department held their monthly training at Sharps Chapel Elementary School on Monday evening, May 7th, 2007.

The firefighters set up training exercises for LP Gas fires and Pump Operations.  Several of the newer firefighters in the department experienced training in fighting a propane gas tank fire and proper pump operations on the fire engine.  Each member took turns in the exercises while donned in their firefighting gear.

Chief Chris Upton said he is very pleased with the members of the department and their dedication and willingness to learn.  Chief Upton said the training is time consuming and hard, these volunteers should be recognized for their efforts in wanting to help the community.  Upton said he is proud of all of them.

Chief Upton would also like to recognize Debbie Hammontree, Mason Simpson, and Brandon Smith of the SCVFD who recently attended Level 2 Firefighter training a few weeks ago in Bell Buckle, Tennessee.