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CFD Crews Train on Hydraulics, Pump Operations, and Water Supply
October 28, 2025 | MASSACHUSETTS
Courtesy of Cambridge MA Fire Department,

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.

Photo by Cambridge MA Fire Department.
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Cambridge, Mass. — October 28 —The Cambridge Fire Department's Engines 9 and 3 held an Engine Company Operations drill on October 28 with an emphasis on important principles like hydraulics, pump operation, water supply, and hose stream management. Crews were able to hone fundamental engine company skills during the training, which is necessary for efficient fireground performance.
The session, conducted under Group 4, emphasized coordination between pump operators and nozzle teams, as well as maintaining consistent water flow and pressure during simulated fire conditions.