Joint Training Enhances Technical Rescue Readiness.

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association

Photo by Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association
Summerville, Pa. — November 11 — The Summerville Volunteer Firemen's Association and members of the Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Department conducted a rope rescue exercise. Firefighters strengthened their rescue readiness by practicing rigging, knot work, and patient moving skills in spite of below-freezing weather. Teamwork, safety, and readiness for technical rescue missions were all stressed in the joint training.