Holderness, NH - Holderness Fire & Rescue spent the evening carrying out an intensive field fire operations training session aimed at strengthening wildfire response skills. During the exercise, crews practiced cutting and raking hand lines, clearing down to bare soil to create firebreaks and slow the spread of fire.

The training focused on establishing strong anchor points, working along the flanks of a fire, and applying trenching and containment techniques to replicate real-world wildfire conditions. Team members also carried out mop-up operations at the conclusion of the drill, ensuring that all hot spots were fully extinguished.

The hands-on exercise helped enhance operational readiness and reinforced the department’s commitment to protecting the community and surrounding areas during wildfire and brush fire incidents. The department expressed appreciation to all personnel who took part in the training.