Pittsfield Firefighters Practice Auto Extrication Skills During Drill School
Photo by Pittsfield Fire DepartmentA vehicle is cut open during extrication training with Engine 1 and Engine 6 crews.
Photo by Pittsfield Fire DepartmentPittsfield firefighters operate hydraulic rescue tools during drill school.
Photo by Pittsfield Fire DepartmentTraining officer oversees Pittsfield crews as they refine auto extrication skills
Photo by Pittsfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters work together to remove a vehicle door during extrication training.
On Monday, 25 August 2025, members of C Group, Engine 1 and Engine 6 of the Pittsfield Fire Department participated in drill school led by Training Captain Arnhold.
The training focused on auto extrication techniques, with crews practicing the use of both hand tools and hydraulic rescue tools. These exercises are designed to sharpen firefighters’ skills for responding to serious vehicle accidents where rapid and safe patient removal is critical.
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