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Firefighters conduct structural-fire exercise at Hill Air Force Base

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Firefighters participated in a live structural-fire exercise at Hill Air Force Base on Oct. 19, 2026. The training involved personnel from Hill AFB and Davis County departments to strengthen mutual aid agreements.

Key takeaways

  • Firefighters from Hill AFB and Davis County departments trained together for one week.
  • The training focused on live structural-fire exercises at Hill Air Force Base.
  • Mutual aid agreements allow Hill firefighters to assist surrounding communities and vice versa.

Firefighters participated in a live structural-fire exercise at Hill Air Force Base on Oct. 19, 2026. During the drill, personnel prepared to enter a structure as part of ongoing training efforts.

The exercise brought together firefighters from Hill AFB and Davis County departments for a week of training. This collaborative effort was designed to build upon existing mutual aid agreements that support emergency response both on and off the installation.

The training is part of a broader network of agreements that allows Hill firefighters to assist surrounding communities. These arrangements also enable local departments to provide support to the base when needed.

The photograph documenting the exercise was taken by R. Nial Bradshaw.

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