On Wednesday, October 1st the Downingtown Fire Department traveled to the West Chester Fire Training Facility to refresh our skills on car fire tactics. Members were split into teams of 2-3 firefighters and rotated between 2 car fires. Using a hose line and prying tools crews extinguished fires that were in different parts of the cars. Additionally crews practiced on opening hoods and doors using various hand tools and hydraulic spreading tools. This training provided a good review for our senior firefighters and insight to our newer members.

The Downingtown Fire Department would like to thank the East Brandywine Fire Company for covering our district while we trained.