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From Dry Hydrant to Big Smiles: Training Made Fun by Young Helpers
August 28, 2025 | MASSACHUSETTS
Courtesy of Montague Center Fire Department,

Photo by Montague Center Fire Department

Photo by Montague Center Fire Department

Photo by Montague Center Fire Department

Photo by Montague Center Fire Department

Photo by Montague Center Fire Department
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Thursdays are for training—and it’s always better with the support of our community. We practiced using the dry hydrant at a private pond in Montague to access water, and had some amazing little helpers, Veery and Laurel, who made the day even more fun.