Union Hosted a Rescue Technician - Basic Class this past Fall. Several Firefighters from Union Completed the 24 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction. Union was joined by Firefighters from several other companies in Erie County, as well as a member of Erie County Sheriff SWAT. Instruction was led by State Fire Instructor Myers.
Rescue Technician - Basic focuses on rope work, rigging, low angle rescue, and prepares students for more advanced courses such as Rescue Technician - Operations. Rescue Tech also benefits our many members of the West Seneca Water Rescue Team who use ropes often in rescue and recovery operations.
Congratulations to the Following Union Firefighters:
S. Krawczyk, T. Stolinski, J. Clabeaux, A. Wzientek, J. Peters, J. Miller, J. Monson. B. Weber, P. Wzientek and T. Wzientek.
Lt. P. Wzientek Pointing out possible anchor points for a rescue on the steep drops of Leydecker Rd.
Teamwork is Key
Members from multiple agencies work together to recover an "injured person" from the steep hills and cliffs below.
Anchor System
Pictured is a Main Line in operation with a belay line in the upper left corner.
A Union Firefighter Scopes out possible anchor points on Leydecker Rd. in West Seneca
ANchor System
The pictured Setup is an anchor system with a pulley and double prusik progress capture.
