Offering Comprehensive Training, Education and Skill Development Opportunities Across Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (June 11, 2024) – The Louisiana Firefighters Foundation continues its effort to enhance the state’s emergency preparedness through the donation of a Wood’s Forcible Entry training door to the Luling Volunteer Fire Department. This invaluable asset will elevate the region’s training courses and capabilities with the necessary equipment for firefighters to contribute to making Louisiana a safer place to call home. To extend this impact, the Foundation has secured an additional 15 doors to distribute across the Fire Service of Louisiana.
“The installation of the door located at the Luling Volunteer Fire Department will serve as a centralized point of enhanced training for numerous departments in the area,” said Dustin Yates, Executive Director of Louisiana Firefighters Foundation. “This hands-on training device will better prepare firefighters to tackle any doors they may encounter in the field, ensuring the safety of both their teams and the community.”
During firefighting operations, doors present significant challenges, ranging from standard hollow core doors that can be opened with some pressure, to doors with double deadbolts and a solid core requiring significant force. The simulated scenarios offered by the door allow for developing the necessary skills required to assess and breach various types of doors while mitigating the risks associated with real-life emergencies.
“This generous donation not only benefits our firefighters but strengthens our entire community,” said Stephen Stromeyer, Chief of Training of Luling Volunteer Fire Department. “Equipping our firefighters with advanced training equipment will instill confidence in our residents, knowing that a prompt and effective emergency response can be performed when required.”
Committed to enhancing safety across Louisiana, the Louisiana Firefighters Foundation extends its expertise beyond firefighters to include community responders, such as teachers, babysitters, organizations, and local residents. By equipping individuals with essential skills for emergency responses, the Foundation has become a leader in making Louisiana safer and instilling pride in every resident.
For more information about the Louisiana Firefighters Foundation and its community training services tailored for the state’s residents, visit louisianafirefighters.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
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About Louisiana Firefighters Foundation
The Louisiana Firefighters Foundation is dedicated to making Louisiana safer by providing thoughtfully designed training and education opportunities for firefighters and community responders. By offering programs targeting household preparedness, emergency planning, fire safety, and technical rescue, the Foundation empowers citizens and first responders with the knowledge and skills to safely prevent, mitigate and respond to emergencies.
