On June 25^th, crews from Station 1 participated in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training out at Portland Fire & Rescue's (PF&R) Training facility.  During the training, crews spent time constructing various types of shoring to use to prop up windows, doorways, and walls.  These activities provide hands-on training for firefighters would respond during an actual structural collapse. 

As you can see from the photos, PF&R’s Training facility has a simulator which allows firefighters to practice using the shoring props they built.

Station 1’s Captain Dan reports that next month, crews will be conducting tactical training to simulate a bridge rescue and practice training with equipment that would be used in those types of rescues.  Stay tuned to the Fire Blog for more information on this upcoming training.