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Essex Firefighters Train on SCBA and RIT Operations
January 17, 2026 | MASSACHUSETTS
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Photo by Essex, MA Fire Dept.

Photo by Essex, MA Fire Dept.

Photo by Essex, MA Fire Dept.
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January 17th — Members of the Essex, MA Fire Dept. conducted evening training focused on firefighter safety and rescue operations. The drill centered on self-contained breathing apparatus use, RIT pack deployment, and firefighter haul system techniques