04/30/2026
Last evening, Firefighters from Company No.1 took part in a training exercise. Led by 1st Lieutenant. B. Eppler, consisting of chauffeur training and Ariel ladder operation on Tower 9. This type of training familiarizes and prepares newer firefighters, for operating the apparatus in an emergency. Each firefighter must demonstrate competency in safe driving, pumping, ariel operation skills and hold a CEVO-4 (emergency vehicle operator) certification before being cleared by the company captain to operate the apparatus.