Montecito Fire Fighters Train in Neighborhood House

Posted by Travis Ederer -

September 22, 2008 - The Montecito Fire department conducted structure fire fighting drills in a local Montecito house. Between the dates of September 10th, through September 13th, the Montecito Fire Protection District conducted training at a house on San Ysidro Road. The house was made available, prior to demolition, by the homeowner. The drill was a multi-agency evolution that included neighboring Carpinteria-Summerland Fire District.

Training conducted included search and rescue techniques, ventilation training, simulated fire attack, firefighter self rescue, and building colaspse scenarios.

Because this house was due to be demolished soon afterwards, crews were able to open up walls and cielings to compare construction type to other houses in the district. While visualizing the inner workings of the structure, firefighting personnel can theorize about possible scenarios involving collapse, and of course fire spread.

This type of training is invaluable to the fire district and its personnel. The Fire District is grateful for these training opportunities, and hopes to take advantage of more in the future.

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