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Multi-Department Drill Focuses on Hose and Entry Skills
March 16, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
1RN News Team,
Photo by Courtesy of River Vale Fire Department.
Photo by Courtesy of River Vale Fire Department.
Photo by Courtesy of River Vale Fire Department.
Photo by Courtesy of River Vale Fire Department.
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On March 16, River Vale Fire Department personnel practiced hose orientation, forcible entrance, and the use of a crosslay hose prop. The Hillsdale and Westwood Fire Departments participated in the exercise, which was conducted as a box alarm drill that allowed firefighters to practice together under simulated reaction situations. Firefighters practiced acting under coordinated multi-department operations, getting access to structures, and installing hose lines.
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