Learning the Ropes

On Sunday, April 7, the Williamsburg Volunteer Company (Station 90) along with the Geeseytown Community Fire Company and Alpha Fire Company of State College came together for joint rope rescue training.

Members worked together to build a highline rope system across the 90-foot section of the pit by Cenveo, Williamsburg. This system allows rescuers to gain access to a patient that rappelling or other means of access would not allow. The public was invited to watch the five-hour training session....