Willingboro Fire Department Conducts Youth Fire Academy - Thursday
 
By Firefighter Mark Robertson Sr.
August 28, 2014
 

Thursday was field trip day for the cadets. The cadets and the academy staff visited the Fireman’s Hall Museum in Philadelphia. While at the museum, the cadets learned more about the history of the fire service. They saw some antique fire apparatus and antique hand tools used by firefighters generations ago.

The next stop on our field trip took them to the riverfront where they were met up with Philadelphia Fire Department (FD) Rescue 1. The cadets got a chance to tour their apparatus and learn the special roles of the rescue company. Rescue 1 is an elite group of firefighters who respond to fires, motor vehicle accidents, and other specialized rescue incidents throughout the city of Philadelphia.

From there, they were taken on a tour of Philadelphia FD Fire Boat “Delaware”. The cadets and staff were taken for a ride out into the Delaware River where the cadets got to use the boat’s hose lines to flow water.
 
Philadelphia Fireman's Hall Museum
Philadelphia Fireman's Hall Museum
A museum guide speaks with the cadets
A museum guide speaks with the cadets
 
Several antique pieces of apparatus once used by the Philadelphia Fire Department
Several antique pieces of apparatus once used by the Philadelphia Fire Department
Different styles of fire helmets used throughout the years
Different styles of fire helmets used throughout the years
 
Philadelphia Fire Department Rescue 1 arriving at the dock
Philadelphia Fire Department Rescue 1 arriving at the dock
Members of Rescue 1 go over the vehicle with the recruits
Members of Rescue 1 go over the vehicle with the recruits
 
The Philadelphia Fire Department's Fire Boat "Delaware"
The Philadelphia Fire Department's Fire Boat "Delaware"
Cadets getting a chance to operate hose lines while out on the Delaware River.
Cadets getting a chance to operate hose lines while out on the Delaware River.