Vernon and Highland Lakes Firefighters Completed Live Burn Training

Vernon, N.J. — September 14 — Vernon Township Fire Department Company #1 joined the Highland Lakes Fire Department for a live burn training exercise at the Sussex County Public Safety Training Academy.

The controlled training gave firefighters hands-on experience with live fire operations while strengthening skills in fire suppression, teamwork, communication and decision-making under pressure.

Firefighters practiced proper fireground procedures using protective equipment and worked together in scenarios designed to improve coordination between departments.

Vernon Emergency Services provided backup support, while the Sussex County Fire Academy provided the training facilities and instructors.

The academy offers several live-fire training props and areas for search and rescue, hose deployment and fireground command drills.

The joint exercise gave Vernon and Highland Lakes firefighters an opportunity to strengthen the skills and coordination needed when multiple fire companies respond to an emergency.