Regional Fire Companies Conduct Water Supply Drill in Chesterfield Township
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoFranklin, Wrightstown, and Jobstown units gather apparatus in staging area
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoWrightstown Vol. Fire Co. engine establishes a safe perimeter with traffic cones.
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoJobstown Fire Company tanker staged on scene with mutual aid units
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoFire apparatus lined up along the roadway during operation
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoFirefighters stretch a supply line from Wrightstown engine
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoCrew monitors hose line stretched along pathway for water supply
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoAmbulance on scene
Photo by Wrightstown Vol. Fire CoColumbus EMS and Franklin Fire Department staged together
Sunday, 24 August 2025 – Firefighters from across the region came together in Chesterfield Township for a multi-company water supply drill, aimed at improving coordination and readiness for large-scale emergencies.
The exercise included:
- Wrightstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (Sta. 213, Eng. 4112, BLS 2692)
- Chesterfield Hose Company (Sta. 261)
- Springfield Township Fire Company (Sta. 331)
- Sta. 461 and Sta. 322
- Franklin Fire Company #1
Crews practiced water shuttle operations and sustained water supply tactics, simulating scenarios where hydrants are not available. These joint drills ensure firefighters can operate seamlessly during real emergencies that require multi-agency response.
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