VARYSBURG, NY — August 3 — Firefighters spent the evening engaged in hands-on training focused on water-supply and hose-line operations.This session was designed to build essential skills that can be vital when crews are unable to access a municipal hydrant.

The Varysburg Volunteer Fire Department, located at 2446 Route 20A, Varysburg, NY 14167. The department is a well-established fire and emergency services organization in Wyoming County and operates from its headquarters at the Route 20A address.

During the training exercise on August 3, firefighters drew water from a pond and practiced using a deck gun and handline nozzles.

They also worked with a floating strainer, which is a valuable tool when a water source lacks a dry hydrant connection.

The drill allowed the crews to practice apparatus positioning, water supply management, pump operations, and nozzle handling using a natural water source.

Repeating these tasks helps firefighters become more familiar with their equipment and refine their teamwork before facing an actual emergency.

Water supply is a key concern for departments serving rural areas, where drawing water from ponds, lakes, or other static sources may be necessary during structure fires.

The department’s website confirms that Varysburg regularly conducts fire training and has previously shared information about driver and fire-training activities.