Effective Through Teamwork
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
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Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, NC
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citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
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TRAINING VIDEO’S
& MORE 2023
Firefighter training Video
December 11th 2023, Station 36 did basic
firefighter skills training.
RIT training, also known as Rapid Intervention
Team training, is a crucial component of firefighter
training at a fire department. It focuses on
preparing firefighters to respond to a situation
where a fellow firefighter becomes lost, trapped,
injured, or disoriented while operating inside a
burning structure or hazardous environment. RIT
training equips firefighters with the necessary skills
and techniques to quickly locate and safely rescue
their comrades, ensuring the highest level of safety
and effectiveness in fire ground operations.
November 6th 2023, Station 36 did basic firefighter
skills training.
We trained on, Hose advancements involved
deploying and advancing a charged hose line to
extinguish fires and protect occupants. We also
trained on, Proper ladder placement which is
necessary for accessing elevated structures,
providing ventilation, and rescuing victims. This was
a great learning experience for all firefighter's
especially our Junior Firefighter's.
Also had discussions about the importance of
proper hose advancements, experience and training
is important since a misdirected hose could result in
the spread of the fire or cause damage.
On Oct 2, 2023, Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue
participated in a training exercise with South Stokes
Fire & Rescue, which focused on using Turbo
Drafting to source water for firefighting. The Turbo
Drafting method is a reliable and effective
technique for quickly acquiring water from nearby
sources, such as ponds or rivers, which can be a
vital resource in firefighting efforts.
On Monday September 25th our members trained
on fire scene setups and relay pumping. We recently
upgraded our supply lay to 4” hose, and this will
help with future insurance ratings and on scene
performance. Our members set up a mock
simulation on how we would lay in a driveway to a
house fire. We have trained hard as of recent on this
very thing, as making sure this initial setup will help
dictate the beginning of a fire scene a positive start.
Station 36 is constantly trying to improve our skill
level and perfect our craft. This past Monday night
training, we held mutual aid training at a local farm
with Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad. We ran
agriculture rescue training(which many of our
members hold specialties in) involving a tractor
rollover on a patient. We utilized some new rescue
equipment we recently received on a state grant,
and also set up a rope rescue mechanical
advantage system for patient extraction due to low
slope angle. We want to continue to grow, both for
ourselves and the community we serve.
The landscape has officially changed around Sandy
Ridge! All the pieces finally came together for us to
be able to set our water point tanks and our training
center. When I say it takes a village, it absolutely
does!! Ryan, Jaden, Camo, and Alan worked for 2
days getting tanks transported and set into place.
And Michael showed up like a blister at the very end.
We greatly appreciate them taking the time out of
their busy lives to give to this department. Also we
would like to recognize the following people and
businesses that helped us along the way on this
project!! We still got a long way to go but we are
finally making progress!
Chad Wall and Dan River Oil with the gracious
donation of (4) 20,000 gallon tanks
Precision Crane and Larry the Crane Guy
Brandon Griffin and Griffin’s Tree Service
Alan Hall Grading
Wesley Bowen and Trouble Creek Farms
Ryan Clark and Clark Family Farms
Madison Rockingham Rescue Squad
Feb 21st 2023
Station 36 was dispatched to a residential structure
fire with multiple exposures and brush fire. Upon
arrival 19-36 reported one structure fully involved
with a single wide mobile home and another
abandoned residence as exposures along with a
large brush fire. Due to weather conditions the fire
moved extremely fast and had reached the other 2
structures prior to the arrival of a fire engine. Quick
work allowed only minor damage to the other two
structures.
Thanks to Madison FD, Mayodan FD, Northwest
Rockingham FD, Stokes Rockingham Fire & Rescue
for their assistance.