Our most recent training brought a little competition out of our firefighters. We are calling it the Engineering Olympics! Three timed events designed to put real time pressure to perform a task that an actual incident will demand of our firefighters.

1. Aerial ladder deployment, roof operations, and searching the building.
2. Moving large amounts of water between portable tanks using drafting procedures. This tactic is deployed in non hydrant areas where we bring the water to the fire.
3. Connecting to a hydrant and deploying a master stream, a tactic used to put a quick knockdown on a fully involved structure fire when you have a reliable water source.

Congratulations to Captain Starr, Engineer Spiewak, Firefighter Cravens (Engineer in Training), and Firefighter Sfetsas for your great performance on all three events!

Training in action today!

Our crews focused on pump operations utilizing both draft pond and hydrant water supply sources, sharpening their ability to adapt in real-world scenarios. We also practiced smooth transitions between tank water and pressurized water sources to maintain uninterrupted fire flow.

Additionally, teams trained on aerial and hose operations, reinforcing precision and coordination when delivering large volumes of water.

Continuous training ensures we’re always ready to protect and serve our community when called upon.