Busy Week for Local Firefighters Includes Making New Four-Legged Friend

In between calls, firefighters hosted a field trip for homeschooled students

Photo by Scipio Geneva Fire Rescue.

(Scipio, Ind.) – It has been a busy few days for Scipio Geneva Fire Rescue.

On Sunday, firefighters were requested by Spencer Township Fire Department to provide mutual aid for a brush fire.

Upon arrival, crews assisted with extinguishing the fire. While on the scene, firefighters befriended a camel that belonged to the property owners. Captain Bryson Garland and Spencer Township Fire Chief Danny Simmons are pictured with the camel above.

On Monday morning, Scipio Geneva Fire was dispatched to a report of an unknown fire with a large amount of smoke. Crews encountered limited visibility with some areas experiencing near-zero visibility due to the combination of smoke and fog. The cold morning temperatures also contributed to the smoke hanging closer to the ground, making locating the source more challenging.

A firefighter and Sheriff's Deputy were able to locate a smoldering rubbish fire. Crews utilized a pressurized water extinguisher to extinguish the remaining fire.

On Tuesday, two separate vegetation fires were reported. The first was a field fire along County Road 500 North. After a quick response, crews contained the fire before it could reach a nearby structure.

A second run was made for mutual aid in Spencer Township.

Scipio Geneva Fire also spent time this week hosting a field trip for homeschooled students. The students also had the opportunity to get hands-on with some of our equipment.

• Engine-22 was connected to the hydrant, and a forestry line was deployed so the students could experience spraying water just like firefighters.
• Students got an up-close look at our deck gun and learned about its capabilities and how far it can project water.
• Captain Bryson Garland geared up in full structural firefighting turnout gear and deployed 150 feet of hose to demonstrate what firefighters may encounter when operating at an actual fire scene.