Surry, ME — June 9 — For the Surry Volunteer Fire Department's yearly fire hose testing program, engineers and tankers were sent to Bucksport. Every hose carried on equipment was examined and put through a pressure test to make sure it complied with firefighting safety and operational requirements. In order to ensure a dependable water supply during fire suppression, annual testing assists in identifying worn or damaged hose before it can impact emergency operations.

Regular maintenance and equipment testing are crucial to operational readiness, even though emergency responses garner the most attention. When responding to situations around the Surry community, firefighters are equipped with reliable equipment according to the department's yearly inspection program.