Local firefighters brush up their skills
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Lt. Joe Garrison, who is standing on a two-story ladder in a window, works with a group learning to enter, search and navigate while wearing bulky gear in unfamiliar situations.
Nearly 200 firefighters from across western Pennsylvania attended the Butler County Fire Chief's annual fire school on June 3-4. The annual educational event offers classes for novice and experienced firefighters, teaching basic skills through advanced — and seldom used— techniques.
