Berkley Firefighters Completed Flow Testing Drills

Berkley, MA — September 20 — Members of the Berkley Fire and Rescue Department spent the morning participating in hose deployment drills and testing various hose and nozzle setups.

This training enabled firefighters to measure the actual water flow from each configuration and set the correct pump pressure levels.

The data collected helped the crews create uniform pump settings, ensuring that hose lines are properly supplied with the necessary water flow during emergencies.

Firefighters practiced different hose and nozzle combinations while going over deployment techniques and water delivery procedures.

Routine flow testing also allowed them to understand how equipment performs under varying conditions.

Lieutenant Ryan Silvia from the Lakeville Fire Department supported the training and flow testing.

His involvement offered a chance for firefighters from nearby departments to collaborate and exchange operational knowledge.

Training with mutual-aid partners was crucial for ensuring coordinated efforts during fire operations.

Massachusetts fire departments often depend on mutual aid to bring in extra personnel and equipment for structure fires and other incidents that require more resources.

The Berkley Fire and Rescue Department serves the town from its station located at 5 N.

Main St.and offers fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response services to the community.

The session held on September 20 focused on improving hose handling, nozzle selection, water-flow measurement, and pump operations. It also gave firefighters hands-on experience with the equipment they use during emergency responses.