Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire Department conducts Sunday morning roof rope rescue drill
Photo by Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire DepartmentCliffside Park firefighters position their ladder truck for a rooftop rope rescue drill.
Photo by Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire DepartmentThe department’s aerial ladder is extended to a building roof during Sunday morning training.
Photo by Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire DepartmentFirefighters practice harness and rope rescue techniques atop the building during the exercise.
November 16, 2025 —Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire Department reported that members spent Sunday morning participating in a roof rope rescue drill designed to enhance technical rescue skills. The training focused on safely operating on elevated surfaces, managing rope systems, and practicing victim movement and removal techniques.
According to the department, regular scenario-based training ensures firefighters remain prepared for complex rescue situations where precision, communication, and teamwork are critical. Members noted that continued practice strengthens operational readiness and improves overall safety on emergency scenes.
The Cliffside Park Volunteer Fire Department thanked its volunteers for their ongoing dedication to training and public service.
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