Hyattsville Lieutenant Visits LVFC for Unique Training Discussion
November 30, 2009 - Members from LVFC had the unique opportunity to gain insight from a member of the District of Colmbia Fire Department (DCFD) who responded to the Metro train collision which occurred on the Red Line in Washington, DC earlier this year. Firefighter Scott Hudson, assigned to DCFD Rescue 2, was a member of one of the first fire department units to arrive at the scene and provided insight on various topics of discussion including operational, logistical and command aspects of the incident, the importance of rescue tool and equipment familiarization, an understanding of rail and rail vehicle construction, and lessons learned based off of personal experiences from the tragic event. In addition to working for the District of Columbia, Firefighter Hudson is a Lieutenant at the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department in Prince George's County, Maryland and provided LVFC members the opportunity to tour Hyattsville's new Rescue Squad 1.
