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Scranton firefighters drill on parapet ladder during fair standby
August 13, 2025 | NEW YORK
Courtesy of Scranton Volunteer Fire Company,

Photo by Scranton Volunteer Fire Company

Photo by Scranton Volunteer Fire Company

Photo by Scranton Volunteer Fire Company

Photo by Scranton Volunteer Fire Company

Photo by Scranton Volunteer Fire Company

Photo by Scranton Volunteer Fire Company
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HAMBURG, N.Y. (Aug. 13, 2025) — While providing fireworks standby at Gabe’s during the Erie County Fair on Wednesday night, Scranton Volunteer Fire Company members refreshed their training on the use of a parapet ladder.
Fire officials described the exercise as an opportunity to sharpen skills during routine event coverage.