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New extended ‘family’ for CFES
Members of Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) can now be better trained for search and rescue and first responder calls thanks to its recently expanded ‘family’ of life-like mannequins.
The department recently acquired five new mannequins in a variety of sizes and ages bringing their total to seven, which will allow for better training and for first responders to be better prepared.
“We are now in a position to better train for real life scenarios by using a broader range of victims,” says Chief Wayne Price, Director of Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services. “These mannequins are designed for use in hazardous material responses, confined space rescue, auto extrication, ice and water rescue as well as first responder medical training.”
Most fire departments utilize only two mannequins, which can lead to less realistic training scenarios. With the new additions, Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services is better equipped to serve the residents of Cranbrook and Area C of the Regional District of East Kootenay.
Above photo: Firefighter Cody Swanson poses with the five new mannequins to be used for various emergency and first responder training scenarios for Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services personnel. Photo courtesy Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services.
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