Experiencing what it takes to be a firefighter with the Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services, is something not everyone has the chance to do.

City of Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Stetski, members of council and Chief administrative Officer Wayne Staudt had the opportunity to experience it first-hand during a special Fire Operations 101 program, hosted by Fire & Emergency Services, at the fire hall on Tuesday. October 9.

Mayor, council and staff had the opportunity to experience a mock confined space rescue, maneuvering themselves and required gear through various obstructions, enter a dark, smoke filled room and finally assess and extinguish a fire.

The intent of the event was to help promote that Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services as much more than first responder and firefighting services. Being a firefighter, especially in the City of Cranbrook, requires that each member be trained in multiple disciplines including: confined space rescue, ice and swift water rescue and HAZMAT (hazardous materials).

Top photo:  (Left to right) – Mayor Wayne Stetski, Councillor Bob Whetham, Councillor Denise Pallesen, Councillor Sharon Cross, Councillor Angus Davis and CAO Wayne Staudt. See more photos below.

Photos courtesy Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services and City of Cranbrook

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