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Hands-On Training Reinforces Winch Operations and Safety
June 26, 2026 | RHODE ISLAND
1RN News Team,

Photo by Harrisville Fire Department

Photo by Harrisville Fire Department

Photo by Harrisville Fire Department

Photo by Harrisville Fire Department
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
Harrisville, RI - Harrisville Fire Department members turned a flagpole repair into a valuable training opportunity, reviewing powered winch operations while raising the pole into place.
The evolution focused on proper setup, safe operation, and coordination, reinforcing critical skills that can be applied to a variety of lifting and stabilization scenarios on the fireground.

