8/8/14 - Civilian actors helped bring a training scenario to life for the Howell Area Fire Department this week. On Wednesday, the department held a training session on Thompson Lake to prepare firefighters for an open-water incident. Cadets, volunteers, and the firefightersâ own family members played the role of victims of the mock accident. They were placed on the shore, in boats, and in the water with realistic injuries so firefighters could train to rescue and treat them on the scene. Organizers say the crews effectively managed the scene using their resources and even improvising when necessary. Photos from the event have been posted on the departmentâs Facebook page. (TD)
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