Andover Firefighters Hosted Tanker Shuttle Exercise
Photo by Andover Volunteer Fire DepartmentFirefighters set up portable water tanks during the tanker shuttle drill.
Photo by Andover Volunteer Fire DepartmentFranklin ET-125 arrives on scene for the training exercise.
Photo by Andover Volunteer Fire DepartmentCrews position equipment to support the shuttle operation.
Photo by Andover Volunteer Fire DepartmentMutual aid tankers line up for water supply operations.
Photo by Andover Volunteer Fire DepartmentFirefighters gather for instruction during the drill.
Photo by Andover Volunteer Fire DepartmentAdditional tankers stage to rotate through the exercise
3 September 2025 – The Andover Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) expressed gratitude to the neighboring departments that participated in a tanker shuttle exercise held the previous evening.
The drill provided firefighters the opportunity to practice moving water efficiently between sites, an essential skill for areas without hydrants. AVFD officials noted that exercises like these not only improve operational readiness but also strengthen mutual aid cooperation among local fire departments.
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