Press release:
The spring Basic Exterior Firefighter Operations (BEFO) program was held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center. The 79-hour program began in March and concluded on May 15. Fourteen students completed the 79-hour program from eight county departments.
The BEFO program is an entry level program for the volunteer fire service designed to prepare students to respond to emergencies as exterior firefighters. Students are instructed in fire extinguishers, building construction, forcible entry, ladder deployment, incident command, drafting operations and hazardous materials operations level. In addition, students are trained in ropes and knots, and first aid/CPR.
Participants included:
ALABAMA
- Joseph A. Uhrinek
TOWN OF BATAVIA
- William Allen
CORFU
- Cyle J. Felski
EAST PEMBROKE
- Matthew N Allen
- Sheri Allen
- Jenniffer J. Groff
- Erin M. Martin
- Noah A. Martin
- Alyssa M. Nye
ELBA
- Brandon M. Burgess
LE ROY
- James D.King
OAKFIELD
- Matthew Doran
PAVILION
- Shane J. Freeman
STAFFORD
- Julia Bobo
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