Hillsborough Fire Companies Conducted Two Joint Live-Burn Training Exercises

Hillsborough, N.J. — November 2 — Flagtown Fire/Rescue, in collaboration with Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No.1 and Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No.3, successfully concluded two joint live-fire training drills designed to enhance inter-company coordination and fortify fireground operational capabilities.

Organized by Flag town, the inaugural exercise was conducted at the Robert D. Wortman Fire Training Facility in Somerville, where firefighters assumed the roles of both the first engine and first ladder companies. Over the course of three distinct evolutions, they honed their capabilities in fire attack and interior search operations.

Senior officers and company-grade personnel assumed roles within the command structure and as interior supervisors.

Furthermore, they instituted the utilization of a command board to fortify incident management competencies across all exercises.

Company 3 facilitated the second training session at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy (ESTA), utilizing the Phase V container prop. Participants reiterated established operational procedures, deploying an additional engine to manage a supplementary hose line.

Throughout each of the two evolutions, three crews operated in concert, enabling personnel to hone their coordinated assignments and communication protocols. The Phase V facility in Somerset County offered a comprehensive two-story training complex, featuring several burn rooms alongside designated zones for fire suppression and search operations.

These joint sessions proved instrumental in fortifying professional rapport, enhancing crew synergy, and consolidating common operational protocols for fireground activities between the two companies.