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Rockland Recruits Train in Sub-Zero Temperatures
February 27, 2026 | NEW YORK
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services.

Photo by Courtesy of Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Rockland County, NY — February 27th — The Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services praised firefighter recruits who continued training at the Rockland County Fire Training Center despite sub-zero temperatures.
During the weekend session, temperatures dipped to around -5 degrees as recruits participated in hands-on evolutions such as turnout gear drills and hose line stretching inside training structures. Despite the terrible weather, participants completed each workout while remaining safe and cooperative.

