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Crews Sharpen Rescue Skills at Training Academy
June 12, 2026 | FLORIDA
1RN News Team,
Jacksonville, FL - JFRD firefighters from Stations 7 and 21 conducted training at the department’s Training Academy, focusing on essential firefighting and rescue operations. Crews worked through forcible entry scenarios, utilizing various tools and techniques to gain access to secured structures under realistic conditions.
Firefighters also practiced upper-story victim rescues, deploying ground ladders and coordinating team-based operations to safely remove simulated victims from elevated windows.
The training emphasized timing, communication, and proper technique to ensure effective performance during real-world emergencies where rapid rescue is critical.

