This week, our ALA Firefighter Academy 2025-3 recruits took part in hands-on vertical and horizontal ventilation training – a critical skill that helps firefighters remove heat, smoke, and toxic gases during structure fires. Under the guidance of our training cadre, recruits practiced tool handling, coordinated roof operations, and tactical decision-making in realistic scenarios designed to build confidence and competence on the fireground. These future firefighters continue to put in the work,