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In October, 30 volunteer firefighters attended a combined rescue training on Hyland Hill. Joining the Westmoreland team were firefighters from Spofford and Chesterfield. Many different types of equipment were used during this training including Spofford's airbags which are used for stabilizing and lifting objects. Westmoreland's low angle rescue equipment was also used during the training. This equipment, which includes ropes and pulleys, is used for hauling people up low grade hills. The command structure for the drill ...

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