Reese Members Practicing “The Stretch”

This afternoon, after a busy weekend of emergency responses and supporting the annual Big Money fundraiser, several volunteers and career staff dedicated several hours to deploying hose lines into a structure used for simulated fires.

The process of placing hose lines in position and advancing them into a building to control a fire is commonly known as "The Stretch."

Ongoing training is essential to ensure that crews are prepared to deliver the highest level of service possible.