For this week’s drill, members of Fire Rescue Company 1 refreshed their skills on hydrant assists and portable hydrant evolutions.

Hydrant assist operations are utilized when there is insufficient water pressure being received by the initial engine (pumper) being supplied by a fire hydrant. This can be rectified by placing another pumper on the hydrant and boosting pressure in the supply line that is feeding the initial pumper.

Additionally, crews practiced deploying our portable hydrant, which allows multiple supply lines to be established from a single supply line.

Both of these water supply techniques were recently employed at a large mutual aid fire, highlighting the importance of maintaining proficiency with these fireground operations.

Consistent training ensures our members remain prepared to support extended firefighting operations both within Mahwah Township and throughout our mutual aid region.