North Port, Florida — January 23rd — At North Port Fire Rescue's headquarters on City Center Boulevard, new hires finished their first practical training day. Pre-connect deployments, hose loads, standpipe systems, fire department connections, and ground monitor operations were the main topics of the practical stations that the recruits completed. During the initial attack, the training focused on effective fireground layout, coordination, and a safe water supply. In order to improve operational knowledge in both residential and commercial buildings, instructors also went over system identification and building aspects. Early, hands-on training boosts confidence and enforces conventional practices, according to department officials. The training is a component of an organized onboarding program that aims to equip firemen for real-world situations and provide a professional, coordinated community response.