Edmonton Fire Department Training Day & Graduation Photo Gallery by Rick Bricker at pbase.com

Edmonton Fire Department Training Day & Graduation

3 months of hardcore training in the west end training facility end with the graduates putting on a show for their families of the skills they have learned.Our son-in-law Anthony was among this years 29 graduates.After a 2 year process to get accepted for training and getting through the weeding out process,this was a very happy day for Tony.

Tony greets his newborn son who came to watch his Dad.	Fire scorched doors	Warning	The glass goes flying...
Getting in your car the hard way.	Oh oh...looks like a dumpster caught fire	Fire recruits to the rescue	Attacking the flames
Putting it out	Poking around the hot spots	Sizing up the situation	Instructor watching his recruits
First step	IMG_6029_2.jpg	Jaws of Life	Jaws of Life at work
There.....almost done	Part of the team	Mission accomplished	Dangling window washer
Someone help this poor guy	Hey.....it's a bloody long drop down there!	OK Ok I'll do it.	Working his way down for the rescue
Getting ready to help	I'm here to help ya buddy!	Rescue	Beginning his descent.
Checking the ropes	I'm coming to help	Almost there	I'm here to help ya buddy!
Saving the window washer	Finishing the rescue	Job well done!	Preparing for the finale
Ready to charge the hose	Preparing to light	The propane tree is lit	Turning up the flame
This is HOT!	Fighting formation	Closing in on the flame	Advancing on the fire
Wall of fire	Ball of fire	Teamwork	IMG_6239_2.jpg
Heat suppression	Mission accomplished	Maione...get back there...the fire's still not out!	Propane tree
Formation advancement	Fighting the fire	Another view	Time to get out of the heavy gear
Group shot	Happy bunch of recruits.....final day.	Don't you hate it when....	Group shot - Fire
Practice cars	Well done Maione!	Sharing a happy moment	Helen with her happy son-in-law
Honor Guard	Recruits come in	2nd class coming in	Arm's length apart formation
IMG_6546_2.jpg	Dress Uniform	...then in their blue serge	...then a snazzy little purple number
Standing ramrod straight	Inspection	Proud moment	Certificate in hand
Cheque presentation	Dress inspection	Busy busy	Happy.....Not so happy
Madison and Faith posing in the shiny new pumper truck	Viewing the brand spanking new pumper truck	Reflecting on the new fire truck	Couldn't resist could ya?
Brand Spankin' New	Newest Pumper	:: firehall_20a_visit_to_tonys_assigned_hall ::

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Guest		06-Feb-2014 03:57
How did I even find this gallery?? Maione you dog! Great pics, Especially that guy inverted on the rope.

Bill Taylor		17-Apr-2012 06:04
Very nice gallery!

Carol How		05-May-2011 23:43
Superb gallery Rick! Excellent photography and well documented. V

Diane Hoy		09-Sep-2010 22:53
Rick, very nice job of capturing a very special event for Tony and the entire family. Well done!

R�al Jauvin		19-Jun-2010 14:29
Bien pensé d'avoir fait ce type d'images. Félicitation!

flojoe		10-May-2010 09:37
Great gallery...gives a real insight into the work these guys do...well done!

Guest		25-Feb-2009 02:56
Great Gallery! Thanks so much for sending me the link!

BleuEvanescence		10-Nov-2008 08:15
This is a very fine gallery...

pkocinski		25-Oct-2008 23:27
Super story and great images.

Rick Bricker		25-Oct-2008 17:25
Too late for the competition I'm afraid.Thanks anyway.

Guest		25-Oct-2008 16:41
Great images - hope you are entering some into the pbase challenge?

Earl Misanchuk		24-Oct-2008 23:29
Looks like a real fun event. :-)

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