Northborough, Mass. — October 20, 2025 — The Northborough Fire Department, located at 11 Pierce Street, recently held a technical rescue training focusing on safely removing a person trapped under a dumpster — a scenario firefighters could face at any time.

The drill tested firefighters’ skills in stabilization, lifting operations, and patient removal in confined spaces. While less common than fires or vehicle accidents, incidents like this require careful coordination and specialized technique.