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Engine Company Drills on Hose Management
April 28, 2026 | VERMONT
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Randolph Village Fire Department.

Photo by Courtesy of Randolph Village Fire Department.

Photo by Courtesy of Randolph Village Fire Department.

Photo by Courtesy of Randolph Village Fire Department.
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Basic hose operations were the subject of a training session held in April by Randolph Village Fire Department personnel.
Workers focused on clean and effective hose loads while deploying and repacking handlines from the engine. A fundamental fireground ability that facilitates faster stretches and more successful fire attacks during events is proper hose management.

