Local VFDs train at Mullen’s fire training center

  • Mullen native Tyrell Wilson (back to the camera) was an instructor for the interior fire and search and rescue training held at Mullen’s fire training center last Saturday, April 12. Wilson is the Fire Safety Lead at Gerald Gentleman Station at Sutherland. Firefighters from Mullen, Thedford, Stapleton, Tryon, Sandhills and Hyannis Volunteer Fire Departments took part in the training. Pictured l-r: Spencer Burk - Thedford, Huck Kemp - Tryon, Jason Brown and Nick Licking - Mullen, Wilson, a Stapleton fireman
    Mullen native Tyrell Wilson (back to the camera) was an instructor for the interior fire and search and rescue training held at Mullen’s fire training center last Saturday, April 12. Wilson is the Fire Safety Lead at Gerald Gentleman Station at Sutherland. Firefighters from Mullen, Thedford, Stapleton, Tryon, Sandhills and Hyannis Volunteer Fire Departments took part in the training. Pictured l-r: Spencer Burk - Thedford, Huck Kemp - Tryon, Jason Brown and Nick Licking - Mullen, Wilson, a Stapleton fireman
  • Mullen Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Tyler Cash was in charge of operating the water truck at Saturday’s training. He’s pictured explaining to his 12-year-old son Cooper Cash what was happening during the training. Cooper said he is counting down the years until he can be-SEE come a volunteer fireman too!
    Mullen Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Tyler Cash was in charge of operating the water truck at Saturday’s training. He’s pictured explaining to his 12-year-old son Cooper Cash what was happening during the training. Cooper said he is counting down the years until he can be-SEE come a volunteer fireman too!
  • Mullen Fire Chief Tyler Cash said they use the maze part of the training facility every year, but it had been several years since the facility was used for live fire.
    Mullen Fire Chief Tyler Cash said they use the maze part of the training facility every year, but it had been several years since the facility was used for live fire.
  • Owen Thorberg of Mullen gets his gear on before equipment checks.
    Owen Thorberg of Mullen gets his gear on before equipment checks.
  • Instructor Tyrell Wilson does equipment checks before allowing the firefighters to enter the training center before the live fire.
    Instructor Tyrell Wilson does equipment checks before allowing the firefighters to enter the training center before the live fire.