Fanwood Firefighters Conduct Live Training at South Avenue Building Ahead of Demolition
Photo by Fanwood Fire Department Crews conduct vertical ventilation operations from the roof
Photo by Fanwood Fire Department An officer assesses conditions outside 200 South Avenue during training
Photo by Fanwood Fire Department A firefighter on Fanwood Ladder 1 during truck company drills.
Photo by Fanwood Fire DepartmentFirefighters prepare to re-enter the building for additional training evolutions
Photo by Fanwood Fire DepartmentCrews advance a charged hoseline inside the building
Photo by Fanwood Fire DepartmentFirefighters stage equipment and prepare to enter during live simulations
Monday, 25 August 2025 – The Fanwood Fire Department was granted permission to conduct extensive training exercises at 200 South Avenue prior to the building’s scheduled demolition.
Firefighters used the unique opportunity to complete a variety of live simulations, including fire attack line advancement, search and rescue operations, vertical ventilation, mayday and rapid intervention team (RIT) scenarios, wall breaching, forcible entry, and truck operations. These realistic drills provided invaluable experience and ensured members remain sharp and ready to respond to emergencies.
The department expressed its sincere gratitude to Fabio’s Bistro, which not only allowed the use of the property but also generously provided food for firefighters after the training concluded.
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