Engine Company Fire Attack Training Evolutions
8/4/2025 • 4 months ago
Among the fie department activities on the morning of August 4, 2025, Engine 3, Squad 3, & Division 1 ran a combined evolution training exercise, a response to a simulated fire at the East Cambridge training facility. Engine 3 secured a water supply while the firefighters of Engine 3 & Squad 3 stretched 2 attack lines to the upper floors.
All members were on SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) air & in full PPE (personal protective equipment) during the evolution. Artificially generated "theatrical" smoke was utilized to
create the near-zero visibility effect in the training building.
As in any firefighting operation, there were many moving parts with numerous tasks completed simultaneously, resulting in a well-organized & efficeint operation. Firefighting is all about "Teamwork," everyone completing his/her part of the job to make the effort successful.
Following the training, the group reviewed lessons reinforced, and all hose, SCBA, tools and equipment were made up to to be ready for the next run.
Group 2 was on duty for this exercise.
Engine 3, Squad 3, and Division 1 with Group 2 on duty
