Three New Firefighters Complete Basic 6 Training

SUNDERLAND, MA – Last Sunday, FF Jones, FF Lafond, and FF Rock completed Hampshire County Fire Defense’s Basic Six program.Over 6 weekends these firefighters learned the basics of firefighting operations. Topics included: PPE (personal protective equipment), SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) use, ICS (incident command system), search and rescue, ladders, and hose lines. Sunday’s course included a live fire exercise.Between this program and local Tuesday trainings, these firefighters will join our department’s interior crew.Congratulations to Kayla, Josh and Michaela.