Middlebury Firefighters Train with New Extrication Tools and Air Bags
Photo by Middlebury Fire DepartmentFirefighters cut into a damaged car during extrication training.
Photo by Middlebury Fire DepartmentCrews use stacked air bags to lift a vehicle safely.
Photo by Middlebury Fire DepartmentFirefighters position and monitor air bags under a vehicle.
Photo by Middlebury Fire DepartmentTeam prepares to remove the windshield of a crashed car.
Photo by Middlebury Fire DepartmentFirefighters stabilize a vehicle resting on its side.
28 August 2025: The Middlebury Fire Department recently conducted training with its new extrication tools and air bags, giving members hands-on experience with the equipment to ensure they are ready for emergencies.
Firefighters practiced operating the new tools under realistic conditions, focusing on how they perform during vehicle extrication and technical rescue scenarios.
Department officials emphasized that this training is essential: the more familiar crews are with the equipment now, the faster and more effective they can be when the community needs them most.
“This work ensures that when it’s your time of need, we’ll be ready to respond,” the department shared.
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