Over the past several weeks, members of the Kiryas Joel Fire Department have been reviewing and reinforcing key water supply and fire attack tactics during classroom sessions.

Yesterday’s weekly drill brought those concepts out of the classroom and into a hands-on environment, giving members the opportunity to practice, sharpen, and relearn the skills that are critical on the fireground.

The drill focused on establishing a water supply, getting connected to a hydrant, stretching the attack line, and getting water flowing onto the fire as quickly and efficiently as possible. Members worked together to improve speed, coordination, communication, and efficiency while carrying out the entire operation.

At a structure fire, time is critical. Getting water on the fire as quickly as possible can make a major difference. The sooner crews can establish a reliable water supply and begin the attack while the fire is still small, the easier it is to control and prevent further extension.

Weekly drills like this allow our members to continuously maintain and sharpen the skills they rely on when it matters most. Repetition builds efficiency, teamwork, and muscle memory helping ensure that when the call comes in, these actions are second nature.

photos: Y. Stein