Aerial Class Held

Aerial Operator class was held at GCVFD in October. Aerial candidates learned stabilization, placement, aerial safety, and aerial maintenance. Practicals were held the last day. Scenarios included rescue from 2nd floor Middle School window, Roof work, Roof rescue. Instructors from Roanoke taught the class. Fort Blackmore sent 1 student, Gate City sent approx 5, Abingdon sent 2, Hiltons FD sent 3, Duffield sent 3, Bristol VA FD sent 4 students. [these nrs are approx.]