Castle Hayne Fire Department donates fire truck for CFCC training

Wilmington, NC(WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College students and others will get more hands on fire training, thanks to a donation from the Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire Department.

The department gave CFCC a fully equipped 1989 Suburban Pumper fire truck.

This truck will be used for CFCC’s fire training, including the bi-annual First Responder Academy and weekend Fire/Rescue Colleges.

Previous fire truck donations to CFCC were from the Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department and the Wilmington Fire Department.

The newly donated fire pumper will be used for hands-on training that involves proper procedures for riding and working around fire apparatus, to include advancing hose lines, ground ladder work, driver training, pump operator training, and service testing of fire apparatus.

“This truck is fully equipped,” said Public Safety Training Director Becky Porter, “so it will allow students to train with equipment that will be similar to what they will utilize at their own fire department.”

“This apparatus has been very well maintained and we are extremely fortunate to have it as an addition to our facility. We are very grateful for this donation,” said Fire Rescue Training Coordinator Chris Nelson. “This is a great example of how important community partnerships are in providing excellent service and quality programs for the citizens of New Hanover and Pender counties.”

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