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Franklin VFD Sharpens Firefighter I Skills in Recent Trainings
October 04, 2025 | CONNECTICUT
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Photo by Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.

Photo by Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.

Photo by Franklin Volunteer Fire Department.
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October 4, Franklin — CT: The Franklin Volunteer Fire Department has been concentrating its training sessions on fundamental Firefighter I (FF1) skills for the past few weeks. During simulated emergencies, crews have been practicing pump handling, hose line stretching, ladder operations, and helping a downed firefighter.