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Lamar County Volunteer Firefighters Hands-On Training
Eighteen volunteer firefighters from the Roxton, Brookston, Tigertown, Lamar Point, Blossom, Taylor Town, Chicota, and Reno fire departments participated in hands-on training Saturday, August 29, at the Paris Drill Field.
The training exercise was Led by Brent Cooper and Scott Snell from the Roxton Volunteer Fire Department, along with Quincy Blount, Lamar County fire marshal and emergency management coordinator. The training focused on strengthening fire ground skills and improving coordination among local volunteer fire departments.
Despite outside temperatures reaching 100 degrees, the participating firefighters gave up part of their Saturday to sharpen their skills to better serve their communities.
Throughout the morning, firefighters practiced water-supply and dumptank operations, attack-hose deployment, and the proper techniques for rolling, pulling, and advancing hose. They also trained on advancing hose into structures and up stairways, conducting search-and-rescue operations, and working safely and efficiently inside a structure.
Joint training is essential because multiple departments often respond together during emergency calls. Regularly practicing side by side helps firefighters learn skills, improve communication and strengthen coordination, making Lamar County safer and better prepared for emergencies.
VFD leaders hope to conduct similar joint training sessions each month.
Train Together. Respond Together.
Lamar County Proud!
The training exercise was Led by Brent Cooper and Scott Snell from the Roxton Volunteer Fire Department, along with Quincy Blount, Lamar County fire marshal and emergency management coordinator. The training focused on strengthening fire ground skills and improving coordination among local volunteer fire departments.
Despite outside temperatures reaching 100 degrees, the participating firefighters gave up part of their Saturday to sharpen their skills to better serve their communities.
Throughout the morning, firefighters practiced water-supply and dumptank operations, attack-hose deployment, and the proper techniques for rolling, pulling, and advancing hose. They also trained on advancing hose into structures and up stairways, conducting search-and-rescue operations, and working safely and efficiently inside a structure.
Joint training is essential because multiple departments often respond together during emergency calls. Regularly practicing side by side helps firefighters learn skills, improve communication and strengthen coordination, making Lamar County safer and better prepared for emergencies.
VFD leaders hope to conduct similar joint training sessions each month.
Train Together. Respond Together.
Lamar County Proud!