Sep 10, 2022

Manhattan Firefighters train in building slated for demolition

Posted Sep 10, 2022 12:00 AM

by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN – Manhattan Firefighters got the opportunity to train in a building slated for demolition, giving them the chance to work on communication and maneuvering through buildings with unknown obstacles. 

MFD training, picture by Becky Goff
MFD training, picture by Becky Goff

Firefighters also practiced rescue tactics used if one of their one would become unresponsive while inside a building fighting fire. 

Firefighters from MFD trained at the former Kansas State University Global Campus building located at 1615 Anderson Avenue. 

MFD Training on Anderson Avenue, picture by Becky Goff
MFD Training on Anderson Avenue, picture by Becky Goff

Crews trained at that location Wednesday through Friday, allowing all shifts the opportunity to train in the facility. 

MFD training picture by Becky Goff
MFD training picture by Becky Goff