Mashpee Crews Tackle Ladder Drill
Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentLadder precision practice – firefighters use Tower 356 to lower a suspended cone onto a rooftop target.
Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentCone nearing the target – careful maneuvering of the ladder tip for accuracy.
Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentTower 356 in action – crew operating during afternoon ladder training.
Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentOperator focused – firefighter works controls to position the ladder precisely.
Photo by Mashpee Fire DepartmentSuccessful drill setup – cone placement exercise tests ladder control skills.
September 10, 2025 — Mashpee Fire Department crews participated in Level 1 training this afternoon, practicing precise ladder operations.
The exercise required firefighters to carefully position a suspended cone from the ladder onto a cone placed on the roof — a task that proved more challenging than expected but provided valuable skill-building practice.
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