Antioch V.F.D. Hosts and Participates in Pressurized Container Training
Antioch V.F.D. hosted a pressurized container training class conducted by the Georgia Fire Academy. Approximately 25 firefighters from Antioch V.F.D. and surrounding Harris County fire departments participated in this course. The objective of the Pressurized Container class is to familiarize firefighters with the potential hazards in dealing with pressurized containers, and how to safely evacuate affected areas and extinguish a ruptured container. Although this exercise used a propane tank, pressurized containers can come in many shapes, sizes, and have varying contents that can be hazardous to residents and firefighters when not handled properly.
