Crime & Safety
Emmaus Firefighters Compete in Coopersburg
Real Winners Will Be People Rescued in Buildings
Four firefighters won nearly $1,900 for Emmaus Fire Department in timed simulated rescues of victims trapped in smoke-filled homes or commercial buildings
Nine teams from seven municipalities competed for cash prizes in the Dec. 11 competition, which was hosted by Coopersburg Fire Department.
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Representing Emmaus were Robert Schwoyer, Bob Erney, Kyle Walbert and Patrick Soucy.
The timed trials took place inside a boarded-up and intentionally smoke-filled building, the former Pinebrook Junior College in Coopersburg. It now is used as a training facility by Coopersburg Fire Department.
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The prize money was donated by the event's primary sponsor, Cityline Construction of Allentown.
Enjoy these photos of the Emmaus firefighters by Elizabeth Rich, editor of Upper Saucon Patch.
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