Vergennes, Middlebury Fire Teams Train on High-Line Rescue
Photo by City of Vergennes Fire DepartmentTechnical rescue team member glides along a high line during training.
Photo by City of Vergennes Fire Department A rescuer is lowered into a remote wooded area as part of the drill.
Photo by City of Vergennes Fire DepartmentTeam members oversee operations from the edge while maintaining rope safety systems.
Photo by City of Vergennes Fire Department A firefighter is lowered near a water hazard, simulating a remote access rescue.
Photo by City of Vergennes Fire DepartmentView of the full high line system in action, lowering a rescuer safely into position.
September 14, 2025 — The Vergennes Fire Department Technical Rescue Team partnered with the Middlebury Fire Department Technical Rescue Team today to conduct joint training focused on deploying a high line and lowering rescuers into remote areas from above.
These scenarios are considered low-frequency but high-risk, requiring absolute precision when they occur.
“Training like this is critical to ensure our teams are ready to answer the call when our communities need us most,” the departments emphasized.
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