09/14/2026
TRAINING FOR THE UNEXPECTED
What happens when a firefighter gets into trouble inside a burning building?
Over the past several weeks, Auberry Volunteer Fire Department has been training on MAYDAY procedures, Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) operations, searching, firefighter removal, self-rescue, and working in limited visibility.
During Labor Day weekend, we focused on tight spaces and restricted openings. The firefighter pictured is practicing a self-rescue technique—learning how to maneuver through a confined opening while wearing bulky structural firefighting gear and an SCBA.
Some of our training scenarios are performed on air (SCBAs - self contained breathing apparatus) and with limited visibility, adding the challenges of restricted movement, communication, and air management.
Firefighter survival training isn’t just about rescuing someone else. Sometimes it’s about knowing how to get yourself out when conditions change and your normal exit isn’t an option.
We train for situations we hope never happen—because when they do, there isn’t time to figure it out for the first time.
Interested in becoming part of the team?
We’re volunteers from the community, and no previous firefighting experience is required. Stop by the station Tuesday at 7:00 PM and meet the crew.
Auberry Volunteer Fire Department
Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
