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Upper Deerfield and Downe Twp Conduct Joint Large-Area Search Drill
October 11, 2025 | NEW JERSEY
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Upper Deerfield, N.J. — November 11 —Upper Deerfield Fire Department - Station 33 collaborated with the Downe Township Fire/Rescue and Dive Team to execute a joint training exercise on an acquired structure. Crews moved through the building, reviewing large-area search techniques and focusing on time-management strategies.
Both departments worked closely together to accomplish many search runs and improve team collaboration. Officers viewed the training as a successful teamwork that promotes greater operational readiness.