West Dover, Vt. — October 30 — West Dover Fire Department held a joint vehicle extrication training with East Dover Fire Department. The drill focused on stabilization, tool placement, and patient-access techniques used during motor vehicle accidents. Crews worked on multiple scrap vehicles to practice a variety of scenarios and approaches.

The department thanked Dean Ericson from Firematic for providing instruction and tool demonstrations, and also thanked the local residents who supplied vehicles for training. Hands-on practice like this helps ensure responders are prepared to operate safely and efficiently on real incidents in West Dover and surrounding communities.