On Monday, July 30, 2012 the members of the Winsted Fire Department praticed the Vent, Enter, Serch (VES) method of a quick entry into a structure to search for viable victims. Personnel practiced the use of a roof ladder to clean out a window and sash assembly, positioning a hook and haligan bar on the ladder, and climbing and entering a structure for a quick search of a room for occupants.

Fiefighter climb ladder and use a hook to remove obstructions before checking floor for stability

Firefighters exit second floor window onto porch while exiting building

Firefighter prepare to exit roof with use of ladder