When the recent record low temperature arrived, Jenks Fire Rescue found the perfect opportunity to train in Ice Rescue. It provided realistic conditions that would be present in a possible ice rescue. Firefighters trained for several hours in the elements by practicing putting on safety equipment, deploying rescue equipment, and rescue techniques.

Almost half of the Jenks Local 2567 participated in the 2009 Tulsa Run.

This was Jenks Fire Rescue’s first entrance as a Team in the Tulsa Run and it was the first time to participate in the 9 mile race for several of the guys. Firefighters plan on making it a tradition to participate as a team in the annual event.

Local 2567 participants included, John Tilghman, Paul Jenkins, Michael O’Brien, Adam Brown, Sean Garner(Ran in Bunker Pants), Brody Bowman, Kasey Battenfield,  and Dave Owen

On August 31st, Jenks Fire Rescue put it's new bunker gear into service.  After a lot of research by the PPE committee, Black Morning Pride gear was selected.  Everyone is excited about the new look and feel of the gear.     

Jenks Firefighters recently completed Swift Water Training.  Firefighters particapted in 3 days of training that covered Rope Skills & Techniques, Water Dynamics & River Hazards, Medical considerations, and Water Rescue Skills.  Several hours were spent in a classroom setting at Station 2 but most of the class was actual on scene training in the Arkansas River and at Veterans Park. The training was provided by Rescue 3 International and the instructors flew in from Colorado to teach the 3 day class.  Jenks Fire Rescue was awarded a grant several months ago that payed for the training and equipment.  Much more Water Rescue Training is expected in the near future.  More photos are in the photo gallery. 

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