Andover Township Firefighters Completed Extrication Training

Newton, N.J. — September 21 — Members of the Andover Township Volunteer Fire Department participated in a practical training session to enhance their ability to extricate individuals from damaged vehicles. During the drill, firefighters practiced various tools and methods used to safely reach and remove patients from vehicles. The training covered essential steps such as stabilizing the vehicle, gaining access, using cutting and spreading tools, and working together to extract patients. Firefighters also used the Jaws of Life and other hydraulic rescue devices in a controlled environment to simulate real-life scenarios.