Westfield, NJ - Members of the Town of Westfield Fire Department participated in live fire training at the Union County Fire Academy, gaining valuable experience in realistic fireground conditions within a controlled burn building.

During the training, firefighters practiced establishing a reliable water supply, deploying and advancing hose lines, conducting primary searches, and performing ventilation. The hands-on evolutions allowed crews to operate in heat and smoke conditions similar to actual incidents, reinforcing coordination, decision-making, and overall fireground effectivenes