06/12/2026
This past Wednesday and Thursday, members of the Hinesburg Fire Department traveled to the Vermont Fire Academy to participate in live-fire training. Firefighters focused on many of the core skills of the profession, including fire suppression, victim search and rescue, and understanding fire behavior under realistic conditions.
This training opportunity was valuable for several reasons. In addition to honing critical firefighting skills, Hinesburg firefighters trained alongside members of the Williston Fire Department, Charlotte Fire and Rescue Services, and Shelburne Fire Departments—our mutual aid partners who we are likely to work with during actual structure fire incidents. Training together strengthens relationships, improves communication, and enhances our ability to operate as a cohesive team when responding to emergencies.
The experience was also beneficial because it provided one of the most realistic training environments available. Live-fire training at the Vermont Fire Academy allows firefighters to experience conditions that somewhat resembles those encountered on actual emergency scenes. Opportunities like this are invaluable unless a structure is donated locally for training purposes.
We are fortunate to have dedicated members who are committed to continuous learning and professional development, and we appreciate the opportunity to train together as a team to better serve the Hinesburg community.
