Bellona Volunteer Fire Company Conducts Interior Operations Drill in Acquired Structure
Photo by Bellona Volunteer Fire CompanyFirefighters prepare equipment and secure water supply during a live interior training at a structure scheduled for demolition.
Photo by Bellona Volunteer Fire CompanyCrews practice advancing a charged hose line into a smoke-filled entryway to simulate interior firefighting conditions.
Photo by Bellona Volunteer Fire CompanyTeams review tactics and coordinate search operations outside the structure during the training exercise.
Photo by Bellona Volunteer Fire CompanyFirefighters perform hydraulic ventilation to clear smoke after completing simulated interior operations.
October 16, 2025 — On Thursday night, members of the Bellona Volunteer Fire Company conducted an interior operations training in a residential structure slated for demolition. The hands-on drill provided firefighters with valuable experience in a realistic environment.
Using a smoke machine to simulate zero-visibility conditions, crews practiced critical fireground skills including accountability, advancing charged hose lines to both the first and second floors, conducting primary and secondary room searches, proper truck placement, and performing hydraulic ventilation techniques.
Training in an acquired structure allowed members to apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios, reinforcing teamwork, communication, and situational awareness in confined interior conditions.
The Bellona Volunteer Fire Company continues to emphasize the importance of regular, realistic training to maintain readiness and ensure effective responses when real emergencies occur.
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