What's it like to train as a seasonal fire fighter?
19 ImagesReporter Han Nguyen joined the ACT Parks and Conservation Service seasonal fire fighter recruits for the day to see what it's like to train with them.
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Reporter Han Nguyen tried seasonal fire fighters training at Stromlo Forrest fire unit. Trainer Gareth Conway showing the recruits the truck. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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The ACT Parks and Conservation Service has 23 seasonal recruits, including 11 returning from last year. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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The recruits, and reporter Han, learnt how to connect the pipes. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Next, the recruits learnt how to extinguish a fire. Sometimes, the quickest and easiest way to extinguish a small fire is by stomping it or with a fire extinguisher. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Learning and development officer Mark Beech running the recruits through some drills. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Seasonal fire fighter Jessica Vitney stomping out a fire. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Seasonal fire fighter Isobel Tongs using a fire extinguisher to put a fire out.Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Up next, hose training. Seasonal fire fighter recruits extinguishing a 'fire' AKA an orange cone. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Reporter Han Nguyen waits her turn. She was partnered with Angus Polhill, right, for the drill. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Reporter Han Nguyen and recruit Angus Polhill 'bowl' their hoses. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Han had some trouble connecting the nozzle to the hose.Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Time to put out the fire!Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Other recruits showing reporter Han how it's done right. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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The not so glamours side to the job: Packing up. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Recruits roll up their hoses. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Seasonal fire fighter Emma Beck helping reporter Han roll up her hose. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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Recruits rolling up their hoses. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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She did it! Reporter Han Nguyen rolled her hose up (with a little help of course). Photo: Elesa Kurtz
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This season's new seasonal fire fighter recruits plus Han NguyenPhoto: Elesa Kurtz