Members of the Haines Volunteer Fire Department hit wood 50 times in the
“ax to grind” portion of the firefighter olympics, a seven-part race to
test and improve firefighters’ skills. The olympics are meant to be fun,
challenging and build teamwork, said fire chief Al Giddings. Firefighters
will repeat the course weekly to improve their skills and speed.
Jenny-Marie Stryker photo.
Haines Volunteer Fire Department EMS volunteers put a “victim
” on a stretcher after a simulated car crash behind the fire hall last
week as part of training.
Natalie Helms photo.