Firefighters to drill on vehicle rescues

Nearly 100 fire personnel from 39 jurisdictions in six Southern states will converge on North Fulton County this week to practice rescues from what conference materials describe as “some of the largest and most dangerous vehicles on the road,” among other situations.

Vehicle, water and specialized rescue techniques are the subjects of the 5th annual Metro Atlanta Extrication and Technical Rescue Conference by the Metro Atlanta Fire Officers Association. The event takes place Friday and Saturday at the Roswell-Alpharetta Public Safety Training Center.

Firefighters will learn advanced extrication techniques from newer-technology vehicles, moving vehicles and vehicles lodged against objects; extrication from big commercial vehicles like trucks and buses; “technical rescues” involving ropes, restricted passage, limited visibility and water hazard operations; and leadership issues.

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Other goods to be offered include TVs, overhead projectors and VCRs, office copiers, fax machines and telephones, kitchen utensils, microwave ovens and other appliances, welders, jig saws and air compressors, and four Ford Crown Victoria police cars.

Music and athletic departments are disposing of woodwind and brass instruments, keyboards, pianos and band uniforms, and weight-lifting equipment, elliptical machines and a treadmill.

All items will be offered “as is/ where is” without warranties. Payment in full by cash or check is due the day of the sale. Information: http://bit.ly/2dnheC9. and a number of our elementary and middle schools.”

School officials ask parents to talk about the consequences of such rumors with their children, and to contact their school administration so valid threats can be investigated by the district’s Safety Department and the Forsyth County Sheriff ’s Office.

Additionally, the district says, “Students making false threats or involved in hoaxes will face disciplinary consequences.”