Live Burn Puts Firefighting Skills To The Test In Warrington

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Warrington’s career and volunteer firefighters had the rare opportunity to practice their firefighting skills during a live burn training exercise at a vacant house on Mill Creek Road on Saturday.

Warrington Fire Co. No. 1 and Warrington Township Department of Emergency Services closed Mill Creek Road between Limekiln Pike and Pickertown Road for the training, which took place at a house donated by James D Morrissey Inc. and Jim Furey.

During the training, instructors from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy led a structural burn class which included a lecture, hands-on practical skills, and a live burn.

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(Warrington Township Department of Emergency Services)

(Warrington Township Department of Emergency Services)

(Warrington Township Department of Emergency Services)

(Warrington Township Department of Emergency Services)

(Warrington Township Department of Emergency Services)

(Warrington Township Department of Emergency Services)

“The training was much more than just lighting a fire and putting it out,” the fire department posted on Facebook. “Firefighters got to observe fire dynamics in real time, read and understand the movement of smoke, temperatures, door control, and water application. The experience that the instructors were able to bring to a realistic classroom was second to none and lead to a great day of training.”

Joining Warrington at the training event was Doylestown Utility 79 and the Glenside Fire Company, which provided an air cascade. Chalfont Fire Company and Hartsville Fire Company covered Warrington during the training.

The firefighters expressed thanks to Lowe's, the Home Depot, and David H. Lightkep, Inc. for the donation of pallets, Winding Brook Farm for providing straw, and Chal-Brit Regional EMS for EMS for its coverage as a standby and rehab station.

“We also want to thank our community,” said the firefighters. “The support from the neighbors to allow us to have this opportunity was felt. We know some came out to watch throughout the day. We appreciate you supporting the department to accomplish this training, and hopefully you enjoyed seeing a part of what we are here for.”