Adam Klepp is KGUN 9's Marana reporter. Send your story ideas to Adam at [email protected].
This year’s class is over 20 strong and did some of their first hands on training Thursday morning.“It's a danger everyone has because almost everyone owns a car," Division Chief Adam Hastings said."It’s just something that can happen at any time in the communities.”One of the first things trainees are taught is to spray the ground around the car to clear any debris or gas that could light up later.
Alex Gerber is a new recruit. He says his instructors have stressed the danger car fires bring, as almost every call involves one or multiple passengers. “Our priority at any scene, just like a car fire scene, is life safety. We approach the patient compartment first, or where the individuals would be. Then the engine compartment to try and knock that flame down," Gerber says.While his first try at knocking down the car fire is successful, he says he and his fellow recruits know this is just the start.
"It’s not the same as a real car, but this is the first step into reality," Gerber said."We know there’s more steps and practical application after this.”Adam Klepp is a reporter for KGUN 9. At his previous station in Yuma, Adam focused on a range of local issues including the border, water rights and healthcare. He is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and attended both Loyola University Chicago and Syracuse University.
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