Manchester Fire Department Trains in Multi-Town Drill

Photo by Manchester Fire DepartmentGroup photo of Manchester FD, Pawlet, Arlington, and instructors from Rutland City FD.

Photo by Manchester Fire DepartmentLadder rescue training in progress at Dorset.

Photo by Manchester Fire DepartmentTeamwork demonstrated in rescuing a downed firefighter

Photo by Manchester Fire DepartmentSearch and rescue technique practiced inside a structure.

Photo by Manchester Fire DepartmentFirefighters gather for briefing during the Dorset training drill.
Manchester Fire Department participated in a search and rescue drill in Dorset, working alongside crews from Dorset, Pawlet, and Arlington Fire Departments.
The exercise focused on honing critical rescue skills in a controlled environment, allowing firefighters from multiple towns to coordinate tactics and strengthen mutual aid readiness. Instructors from the Rutland City Fire Department provided guidance, sharing advanced techniques and best practices to enhance response capabilities.
Manchester Fire officials expressed appreciation for the collaboration, noting that joint training exercises like this build stronger partnerships and ensure faster, safer responses when real emergencies occur.