Essex Fire Department Supports Statewide Firefighter Training During Flashover Exercise
Photo by Essex Fire DepartmentEssex Fire Department Tanker 1 supplies water during live flashover training as part of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training Program.
Photo by Essex Fire DepartmentRecruits prepare for entry during a controlled flashover exercise designed to simulate real-world fire conditions.
Photo by Essex Fire DepartmentFirefighters operate in full protective gear during live-fire training, meeting national Firefighter I/II certification standards.
Photo by Essex Fire DepartmentEssex firefighters support fellow departments by providing critical water supply during the high-intensity training evolution.
January 24, 2026 — The Essex Fire Department participated in statewide firefighter training on Friday, providing water supply support during a live flashover training exercise for Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training Program Class #123.
Essex Fire Department Tanker 1 responded to the training site and assisted Hamilton Fire Department Engine 2 in establishing and maintaining a sustained water supply for the high-intensity training evolution. The exercise is part of the rigorous 240-hour program required for recruits attending nights and weekends.
The Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training Program prepares firefighters to meet national standards under NFPA 1010, Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Upon successful completion, recruits earn Firefighter I/II certification.
Essex Fire Department currently has four members enrolled in this year’s class. Department leadership emphasized that supporting hands-on training opportunities strengthens firefighter readiness, safety, and regional cooperation.
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