West Weathersfield, Chester Firefighters Completed Joint Training Program
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentCrews work together on ladder operations to access and ventilate the roof.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters conduct roof ventilation training during a joint exercise in Chester.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentApparatus staged outside the training structure during the multi-agency drill.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters prepare equipment and personnel for ladder operations.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentA firefighter ascends the aerial ladder as part of roof operations training.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters coordinate from the aerial platform during training.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentMembers from multiple departments gather for a post-training briefing.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters practice interior overhaul techniques inside the training structure.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 – The West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department (WWVFD) extended its gratitude to the Chester Fire Department for hosting a series of joint training sessions over the past several months.
The program provided firefighters with the opportunity to train in vacant houses, offering realistic scenarios and hands-on experience. The final training night was held on August 19, marking the conclusion of the sessions before the structures were no longer available.
WWVFD officials praised the partnership, calling it a valuable and successful learning experience that strengthened both departments’ skills and teamwork.
“Fantastic work by everyone involved,” the department shared, noting the importance of joint training in preparing for real-world emergencies.
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