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Photos: Hopkinton Fire Department training day

by | Nov 5, 2024 | Featured, Featured: Features,

The Hopkinton Fire Department held a training day at the old Department of Public Works facility on Fruit Street on Saturday. Fire crews focused on how to stabilize vehicles after a collision and tools for extricating victims.

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Firefighters gather around a trainer. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Fire department training

Matt Dube gives a presentation to the group. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Fire department training

HFD fire crews don full gear for training. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Fire department training

Devin Maderia (left) and Matt Dube demonstrate tools for stabilizing vehicles and getting victims out safely. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Firefighters get a closer look at some vehicle stabilization struts. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Firefighters interact with a strut while a trainer looks on. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Crews practice rescue operations with a dummy. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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