THOMPSON — Volunteer firefighters from Thompson and East Putnam trained together Sunday, November 8, at the Auburn Fire Rescue Department’s burn tower in Massachusetts.
Thompson Fire Engine Company said its members were joined by Community Fire Company, West Thompson Fire Department, Quinebaug Volunteer Fire Department, East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department and East Putnam Fire Department. The company said the live-fire drills gave crews a chance to practice working together under conditions they could face at an actual fire.
Auburn Fire Rescue makes its four-story tower available to visiting departments. The facility includes props for practicing basement fire response, roof ventilation and search and rescue.