Training this week was how to handle a Roof Ladder and Extension Ladder. Both ladders can be used to access the top of a building. But they can also be used as a safety feature if there are soft spots on the roof. Great knowledge to have , if you're going to use...

Training this week involved catching a hydrant, laying a hose line and advancing with fire hoses. May sound easy but it involves great training and teamwork. One firefighter handles the Nozzle while another helps with the hose. The fire hose can have up to 150 PSI...

The Holtville/Slapout Fire Department had training this week with volunteer firefighters from the Eclectic and Deatsville fire departments. We had Dump Tank training. Our Dump Tank can hold 2500 gallons of water and our two tankers can shuttle the water. While one...

We would like to thank the Alabama Fire College and the Wetumpka Fire Department Station 2 for their support and help in our training. The training was fantastic because the training video could be changed from a beautiful day to heavy rain, high winds or even snow....

The Holtville Slapout Volunteer Fire Department maintains a structured training program designed to prepare its members to respond safely and effectively to emergencies throughout the community. Because the department is staffed primarily by volunteers with varying...

Tonight's training focused on forcible entry, utilizing the Elmore County Firefighter's Association's forcible entry prop. This tool allows us to simulate real-life scenarios, honing our skills for breaching and entering homes and businesses to save lives in critical...