Story by Derrick Matthews May 11, 2026 at 03:28PM On May 11, 2026, the Hunter Army Airfield and Savannah Fire Departments conducted a joint training exercise to equip brand new firefighter recruits with critical "above grade" rescue skills. The recruits gained hands-on experience navigating live-fire conditions in a burn room and executing simulated roof breaches for vertical ventilation. Beyond building technical proficiency, the joint event served to strengthen the mutual aid partnership between the military installation and the local community, allowing both departments to share tactics and build cohesive working relationships for future emergency responses.<br /><a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/news/564949/hunter-army-airfield-and-savannah-fire-departments-conduct-joint-above-grade-training"><img src="https://d1ldvf68ux039x.cloudfront.net/thumbs/photos/2605/9676703/250w_q95.jpg" width="250" alt="Hunter Army Airfield and Savannah Fire Departments Conduct Joint 'Above Grade' Training" /></a>
