South Foster Crews Completed Forcible Entry Training
Photo by South Foster Volunteer Fire CompanyCrews receive instruction before hands-on forcible entry drills.
Photo by South Foster Volunteer Fire CompanyFirefighters practice forcing doors using conventional tools.
Photo by South Foster Volunteer Fire CompanyMember works the Halligan tool during entry practice.
Photo by South Foster Volunteer Fire CompanyFirefighter uses a rotary saw to cut through a metal door prop.
Photo by South Foster Volunteer Fire CompanyCrews work together cutting through a simulated bulkhead.
September 7, 2025 — Members of the South Foster Volunteer Fire Company, joined by crews from Moosup Valley and Foster Center, spent the day conducting forcible entry training to strengthen their operational readiness.
Training focused on conventional entry techniques, residential structure access, and cutting through metal bulkhead and overhead doors.
“This type of hands-on training ensures our team is ready to meet the challenges we face on the fireground,” the department said. “We are proud of the hard work and dedication everyone showed today.”
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