STURBRIDGE, Mass. (Aug. 13, 2025) — While answering multiple emergency calls Wednesday, Sturbridge firefighters also conducted a series of training exercises at the station.

Firefighter Courtney worked on driver-operator qualifications with Brush 1 and Brush 2. Firefighter Peterson trained on equipment inventory across several apparatus. Firefighter Monroe completed driver training on Engine 1, practiced apparatus maneuvering, reviewed commercial fire alarm responses and studied residential neighborhood routes.

Officials said the training was part of ongoing efforts to prepare newer firefighters while maintaining emergency readiness.