Norfolk County Fire Department conducts night-time search and rescue training

Earlier this week, Norfolk County Fire Department crews conducted a nighttime search and rescue training exercise in the Turkey Point area to strengthen coordination and readiness during low-visibility emergency responses. 
 
Twenty-five firefighters from Fire Headquarters staff and Station 11 (Vittoria) participated in the exercise, which simulated a missing hiker in a wooded area. Crews deployed both aerial and ground search techniques as part of the scenario. 
 
Drone technology equipped with thermal imaging supported aerial searches, while ground crews operated through dense, uneven terrain with limited visibility. The exercise focused on strengthening air-to-ground coordination, search techniques, and safe nighttime operations in conditions commonly encountered across Norfolk County. 
 
Crews successfully located the simulated subject, achieving the objectives of the exercise. The training also tested equipment performance in challenging conditions and reinforced standard practices. 
 
Norfolk County Fire Department thanks Ontario Parks staff for their assistance in supporting the exercise. 
 
Ongoing training plays a key role in ensuring Norfolk County firefighters are prepared to respond safely and effectively, day or night.  

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