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| State Rep. Linda M. Gentile in firefighter gear. / Contributed photo |
State Rep. Linda M. Gentile, D-Ansonia, participated Monday in the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut (UPFFA of CT) Fire Ops 101 Day at the City of Hartford Fire Department Training Center.
The day’s purpose is for Connecticut legislators to gain an understanding of the everyday life of professional, career firefighters by utilizing a “hands-on” approach.
“Understanding
the physical and mental requirements and firefighters’ protocol will
help me better understand their issues at the Capitol,” Gentile said.
“This experience was really eye opening for me. I have always had a deep respect for what our firefighters do. This event just brought that respect to a much higher, greater level.
"Now I can fully understand and fully appreciate what they feel every time they run into a burning building or respond to a call for a motor vehicle accident.”
“This experience was really eye opening for me. I have always had a deep respect for what our firefighters do. This event just brought that respect to a much higher, greater level.
"Now I can fully understand and fully appreciate what they feel every time they run into a burning building or respond to a call for a motor vehicle accident.”
Gentile encountered a series of scenarios simulating a typical day for a firefighter including:
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Structure fire
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Motor vehicle accident
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Emergency medical incident
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Rapid intervention team work
This information is taken from a press release from Gentile's office.
This information is taken from a press release from Gentile's office.
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