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From Training to Teamwork: Preparing for the Real Thing
August 25, 2025 | VERMONT
Courtesy of Essex Fire Department,

Photo by Essex Fire Department

Photo by Essex Fire Department

Photo by Essex Fire Department

Photo by Essex Fire Department

Photo by Essex Fire Department

Photo by Essex Fire Department
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
This evening we teamed up with our friends from Essex Junction Fire for live fire training. Our departments often respond side by side, and joint trainings like this strengthen our ability to work seamlessly together on real emergencies. Interested in being part of the action? Consider becoming a volunteer firefighter—you’ll gain valuable skills, make a difference in your community, and yes…the gear and trucks are pretty awesome too.