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Training on the Real Thing: Companies 2 & 4 Sharpen Skills
August 18, 2025 | NEW JERSEY
Courtesy of Paramus Fire Department,

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Companies 2 and 4 had the opportunity to train on a house scheduled for demolition to make way for new construction. The drill included four stations: hose advancement, roof cutting, basement rescue, and ladder evolutions for our Juniors and Probationary members. Training on real structures is an invaluable way to sharpen our skills and prepare for real emergencies.
If you have, or know of, a house that will soon be torn down, please contact Fire Prevention so the fire department can use it for training. Opportunities like this help us serve the community more effectively.