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Barre Firefighters Train on Line Movement at Oakham Burn Building.
October 20, 2025 | MASSACHUSETTS
Courtesy of Barre Fire Department,

Photo by Barre Fire Department

Photo by Barre Fire Department

Photo by Barre Fire Department

Photo by Barre Fire Department

Photo by Barre Fire Department
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Barre, Mass. — October 20, 2025 — The Barre Fire Department, based at Station 1, 61 North School Street, conducted its monthly training drill Monday night with a focus on stretching and moving lines.
The department used the Oakham Fire Department’s burn building, giving firefighters valuable hands-on experience in a live-fire setting. The drill reinforced teamwork, communication, and hose management—key fundamentals of efficient fireground operations.