Westfield Firefighters Completed Two-Day Advanced Training Program
Photo by Westfield Fire DepartmentClassroom training session at Westfield Fire HQ covering RIT and search techniques.
Photo by Westfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters practicing RIT rope operations in full gear. 3??
Photo by Westfield Fire DepartmentTeam conducting large-area search drills with the Chicago Style Search Kit.
Photo by Westfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters working through a practical RIT scenario inside the apparatus bay.
Photo by Westfield Fire DepartmentCrew performing a low-visibility search exercise inside the Armory.Crew performing a low-visibility search exercise inside the Armory.
November 4, 2025 — Westfield firefighters recently completed a comprehensive two-day training program held at Fire Headquarters and the Westfield Armory, focusing on advancing operational readiness and reinforcing critical life-saving skills.
The training began with classroom instruction covering Rapid Intervention Crew (RIT) operations and Large-Area Search techniques, providing firefighters with updated strategies and best practices for complex emergency situations.
Following the classroom sessions, firefighters participated in a series of hands-on practical evolutions. These included RIT firefighter rescue scenarios, large-area search drills using the Chicago Style Search Kit, and Firefighter Down CPR with accompanying PPE removal walkthroughs.
These exercises strengthened members’ ability to operate effectively in high-risk environments and ensured that personnel remain prepared to respond to critical incidents throughout the community.
The Westfield Fire Department continues to emphasize ongoing training as a core component of firefighter safety, operational excellence, and public protection.
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