Monday, June 6, 2011

Dive Training

Deep Dive Training

LAFD Backup Divers prepare for a deep dive on the wreck of the Avalon.  Mate Todd Hix finalizes the dive plan.  This dive was the final certification dive for the new Backup Divers.  



With the completion of this dive, the Backup Team completed a 40 hour dive training academy certifying the members and all LAFD dive SOG's.

 


 Victim Rescue Drill

Divers surfacing after locating a drowning victim at a depth of 30 feet.  The dive team conducted a sweep search of the location last scene.








On the surface, Divers Curtis Ogle and Chad Crouthamel, Fire Sation 49-B swim the mock victim to Boat 3 for resuscitation.



















All Boat Drill
Fireboats stage outside Fire Station 49 for a small vessel firefighting drill





Lines Aloft Shipboard Firefighting Drill

Boat 4, with Boat 3 backing up, nose in for preparation to send firefighting lines aloft at a shipboard firefighting drill on the U.S.S. Lane Victory.

2-1/2 and 1-3/4 firefighting lines on the deck
Hoisting the lines
Firefighters board the ship from the water side
 
 The confined area of the engine room

Towing Operation

Members from Boat 3, Boat 4 and Engine 49 participate in a towing drill in the main channel.

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