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Chimney Fire Skills Reviewed
October 28, 2025 | VERMONT
Courtesy of Fairfax,VT Fire Department,

Photo by Fairfax,VT Fire Department.

Photo by Fairfax,VT Fire Department

Photo by Fairfax,VT Fire Department.
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Fairfax, VT — October 28 —Members of the Fairfax Fire Department studied chimney fire procedures at their weekly training night. Crews practiced using ground ladders and the ladder truck to safely climb rooflines and access chimneys. With colder weather approaching, the department is updating skills that are frequently required during winter situations to ensure that firefighters are ready to respond promptly and safely.