BINGHAMTON, NY — March 9th — Members of the Binghamton Fire Department's Group A took advantage of the good weather to conduct aerial and rescue training outside.

Crews from Headquarters and Engine 4 worked on pick-off training, learning procedures for securely removing people from elevated areas. The training helps firemen maintain their expertise in rope and ladder rescue operations, which are routinely used during high-angle events.

Quint 2 workers set up their aerial ladder and went over aerial operations, while Quint 3 people poured water from their aerial device as part of the training progression.