Bantam, CT — April 21st — A training session on operations "without the protection of the hose line" was held by the Bantam Fire Company in collaboration with Flash Fire Industries. Firefighter survivability, situational awareness, and decision-making in situations without immediate hose line protection were all covered in the class.

Members engaged in classroom and practical exercises aimed at strengthening risk awareness and mobility in low-protection settings. Officers observed that this kind of instruction promotes safety in the face of quickly shifting fireground conditions.