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WATCH: Perkiomen, Skippack fire companies work together for firefighter training

Volunteer firefighters from Perkiomen Township trained for advancement scenarios and search and rescue responses.

(Credit: Perkiomen Township Fire Co. Facebook)

Volunteer firefighters from Perkiomen Township trained for advancement scenarios and search and rescue responses.

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On Sunday morning, volunteer firefighters from Perkiomen Township Fire Co., with the partnership and aid of Skippack Fire Companys training facility, had multiple hands-on hose advancement scenarios, plus search and rescue evolutions and response situations, per Facebook.

Perkiomen Township Fire posted that it is extremely helpful for volunteers to train in realistic environments with smoke and fire to simulate real emergencies.

    (Credit: Perkiomen Township Fire Co. Facebook)  
    (Credit: Perkiomen Township Fire Co. Facebook)  

“The ability to observe, react, adapt, communicate and overcome are crucial,” said the fire company.

Perkiomen Township Fire Co. is seeking additional volunteers – interested parties can visit https://perkiomenfirecompany.com/volunteer/ for details or stop by the station on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at 485 Gravel Pike in Collegeville.


    (Credit: Perkiomen Township Fire Co. Facebook)  


    (Credit: Perkiomen Township Fire Co. Facebook)  



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Tony Di Domizio

Tony Di Domizio is the Managing Editor of NorthPennNow, PerkValleyNow, and CentralBucksNow. Email him at tony@accessgmt.com. He holds a degree in English/Professional Writing and Electronic Media. He went on to serve as a reporter and editor for various news organizations, including Lansdale Patch/AOL and The Reporter in Lansdale. A fourth-generation Lansdalian and descendant of southern Italian fervor, he has interviewed Jesse Spano, as well as the co-creator of The Joker (before his death. By the way, he LOVED Heath Ledger's performance), and is two degrees of separation from The King (of Rock).


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