Behind every effective fire attack is solid engine work. This week, our recruit firefighters are building a strong foundation, learning how fire behavior shapes tactical decisions and perfecting the basics of flowing and managing hand lines. These fundamental skills are critical before entering live fire scenarios, where precision and teamwork make all the difference. 🔥🚒 #RockfordFire #FireAcademy #EngineOps #FirefighterTraining #TrainToFightFire | Rockford Fire Department

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Training is a true risk management tool for the fire department. It also needs to be a priority in every firefighter’s life: https://ow.ly/WlTE50RoeZC When firefighters struggle with a particular skill, we say they need to train more. If a new hazard arrives in our district, such as a lithium battery storage facility, we train on how to combat that type of fire. Justin Bailey breaks down the firefighting training journey into three categories: the foundation, growth and mastery, and passing it o