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MFRI AND JOHNS HOPKINS APPLIED PHYSICS LAB FIRE DEPARTMENT TEAM UP FOR TRAINING
Located in Laurel, MD, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) works to solve complex research, engineering and analytical problems facing the nation. APL applies science and engineering expertise to critical challenges from deep sea to deep space. More recently, APL built and managed NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), which impacted an asteroid in September, altering its orbit in the world’s first planetary defense test mission. More than 8,000 people are employed by the lab and a dedicated fire department of 12 operates 24/7 to serve and protect the scientists, engineers and additional staff members. All crew members are trained in firefighting, EMS and hazmats. The crew trains annually at MFRI and recently geared up to practice hose skills and extinguish fires in the burn building. “We look forward to our training at MFRI each year,” said David Franklin, APL’s fire safety lieutenant. “It enables us to keep our skills honed and provides a teambuilding opportunity as each of our shifts work and train together.” photos: Firefighters from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD are trained in fire, EMS and hazmats. They serve and protect more than 8,000 employees.