Vergennes and Middlebury Fire Departments Conduct Joint Technical Rescue Training
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentA Vergennes firefighter practices controlled rappelling techniques during vertical rope training.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentTeam members work through knot-passing procedures while suspended on rope systems.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentCrews prepare harnesses and rope systems inside the station prior to hands-on evolutions.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentFirefighters review anchor setups and rope configurations during the joint training session.
February 23, 2026 — Members of the Vergennes Fire Department Technical Rescue Team trained alongside the Middlebury Fire Department Technical Rescue Team during a hands-on evening focused on advancing critical rope rescue skills. The joint session emphasized core fundamentals such as knot tying, building secure anchor points, and safely passing a knot while rappelling from a vertical surface. These highly perishable skills demand regular practice to maintain the precision, safety, and efficiency required during real-world technical rescue incidents. Training together strengthens interoperability between departments and reinforces a shared commitment to delivering the highest level of emergency service to their respective communities. Officials expressed appreciation to all participants for their professionalism and continued collaboration.
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