Manchester firefighters from Rescue 1, Truck 1, and Engine 11 recently participated in a high-risk training exercise simulating a truck over a bridge with an entrapped victim. Using the Truck 1 ladder as a high-point anchor, crews practiced complex rescue techniques to safely reach and remove the victim.

The drill mirrors a real-life incident in Baltimore City, where a truck’s cab hung over a bridge edge while the rest of the vehicle remained on the structure, highlighting the critical skills needed for challenging rescue situations.