Nature:  Indian River Recognizes Firefighter Baines

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company is pleased to recognize Firefighter John Baine for his recent completion of specific training requirements to achieve his Delaware Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certifications administered by the Delaware State Fire School (DSFS).

John has transferred to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company from the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company and has vigorously served his firefighter passion.  John responds out of the Station #1 facility and resides off Oak Orchard Road in Plover Point.

John was presented a specific frontal shield to highlight his achievements.  The firefighter helmet / frontal shield color generally signifies the firefighter's rank and capabilities within the company.  Firefighters of each department know the meaning of their department’s helmet colors. It will be part of their training because it plays a pivotal role in knowing who is in charge on the fireground and can impact their plan of attack.

These frontal shields represent all the knowledge, skills, and abilities via training such as:

• - Black Shield – Interior Firefighter with Basic Firefighter Skills, Structural Firefighter Skills, Hazardous Materials Response Skills, Vehicle Rescue Response Skills, CPR/AED Certification, and Emergency Vehicle Operators Course – all of which encompasses 120 hours at the Delaware State Fire School as well as additional hours of in-service company training.

• - Red Shield – Exterior Firefighter represents the achievement of the same educational curriculum; however, the firefighter is considered a Junior Member being less than 18 years of age.

Illustrated below are the educational requirements to meet specified certification requirements such as:

• - Delaware Firefighter Fire 1 Certifications are completion of Basic Firefighter Skills and Structural Firefighter Skills / Fire I OR Pro-Board /IFSAC - Firefighter 1

• - Delaware Firefighter 2 Certifications are completion of Delaware Firefighter 1 plus Hazardous Material Response Skills, Vehicle Rescue / Fire II OR Pro-Board / IFSAC Firefighter II

The Officers of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company hereby congratulate John Baines on these achievements and thank him for his volunteerism.