Califon Fire Company Conducts Live-Burn Training at County Emergency Services Center
Photo by Califon Fire CompanyFirefighters gearing up before heading into live burn operations.
Photo by Califon Fire CompanyEngine set and ready as crews prepare for night training evolutions.
Photo by Califon Fire CompanyA strong crew moment after a successful night of live fire scenarios.
Photo by Califon Fire CompanyInterior attack team advancing through smoke and heat during live burn drills.
Photo by Califon Fire CompanyMultiple apparatus staged for coordinated fire suppression operations.
Photo by Califon Fire CompanyCrews working the burn building during advanced Level 3 training scenarios.
Members of the Califon Fire Company took their training on the road November 20, 2025, participating in a live-burn exercise at the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center (HCESTC).
Crews operated through multiple Level 3 scenarios, focusing on fire suppression, search operations, scene command, and coordinated tactical response. The high-intensity training provided realistic conditions designed to strengthen decision-making, teamwork, and operational efficiency.
Support for the exercise was provided by the Califon First Aid Squad, which supplied an ambulance, and the Pottersville Volunteer Fire Company of Pottersville, NJ, which supplied a tender.
Department officials praised the strong interagency cooperation and the hard work of everyone involved, calling the night a successful and valuable training evolution.
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