Multi-Agency Tabletop Exercise Strengthens School Safety Coordination in Hinesburg
Photo by Courtesy of Hinesburg Fire DepartmentParticipants gather at Champlain Valley Union High School for a multi-agency tabletop emergency exercise.
Photo by Courtesy of Hinesburg Fire DepartmentFacilitators lead discussion as attendees work through a simulated crisis scenario.
Photo by Courtesy of Hinesburg Fire Department Instructor presents key response concepts during the collaborative training session.
Photo by Courtesy of Hinesburg Fire DepartmentPublic safety personnel and school officials engage in coordinated planning during the exercise.
March 23, 2026 — The Hinesburg Fire Department joined more than 60 representatives from the Champlain Valley School District (CVSD) and numerous public safety partners for a large-scale tabletop exercise held at Champlain Valley Union (CVU) High School, aimed at strengthening coordinated emergency response efforts. Facilitated in partnership with Vermont Emergency Management, the exercise provided participants with an opportunity to work through a dynamic, evolving crisis scenario using established emergency plans while incorporating lessons learned from previous training events. The collaborative session brought together educators, fire and EMS personnel, law enforcement, and municipal leaders to enhance communication, clarify operational roles, and improve unified response strategies during critical incidents. Officials noted that exercises like this are essential for ensuring preparedness in complex, real-world situations, particularly in school environments where coordinated action is vital to protecting students and staff. By the conclusion of the exercise, participants reported a stronger understanding of interagency responsibilities and a renewed commitment to ongoing training and partnership across the region.
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