Southard and Ramtown Firefighters Complete Joint Training Exercise
Photo by Courtesy of Southard Fire Dept. No.1
Photo by Courtesy of Southard Fire Dept. No.1
Photo by Courtesy of Southard Fire Dept. No.1
Freehold Township, N.J. — October 27 — Firefighters from Southard Fire Department No. 1, District 3, and Ramtown Fire Company joined forces Tuesday evening for a joint training exercise at the Monmouth County Fire Marshal’s Office and Fire Academy.
The exercise gave members from both Howell Township fire companies an opportunity to work together, strengthen their firefighting skills and improve communication between crews.
Ramtown Fire Company invited Southard firefighters to participate in the drill. The departments used the joint session to build teamwork and improve coordination ahead of future emergency responses.
Training together allows volunteer and career personnel to become more familiar with one another’s operations and working procedures. These relationships can be valuable when departments respond together at fires and other emergencies.
The Monmouth County Fire Academy provides hands-on training for volunteer and career firefighters, with courses covering fire suppression, rescue, hazardous materials and incident command.
Southard officials thanked Ramtown Fire Company and all members who took part in the evening exercise. Southard Fire Department No. 1 has served Howell Township since 1933 and continues to seek volunteers, with training provided for new members.
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