Yisroel R.

The Woodbury Fire Department recently conducted a hands-on vehicle fire drill, giving firefighters the opportunity to sharpen their response to dangerous types of emergencies crews can encounter.

During the exercise, firefighters trained on scenarios using two old vehicles, with the cars heavily engulfed in flames as thick smoke filled the area. Crews stretched hose lines and worked from multiple positions to bring the fire under control.

Firefighters practiced approaching the burning vehicles, coordinating hose operations, and knocking down the flames while maintaining control of the scene. After the fires were extinguished, crews continued working around the damaged vehicles as part of the training.

The drill gave members a realistic setting to practice teamwork and response tactics that can be critical when arriving at an actual vehicle fire.

The Woodbury Fire Department said the exercise was held to enhance its response to emergencies and help ensure members remain prepared for real-life incidents.

photos: Y Stein