By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
Photo by Orange Fire Rescue
(Orange, MA) Orange Fire Rescue participated in some Emergency Vehicles Operations Course, or EVOC, training today. Engine 1, Engine 2, and Engine 3 as well as Ladder 1 and Tender 4 maneuvered through the challenging obstacle course meant to aid the department in keeping proficient with the massive 33,000 to 70,000 pound trucks. The course included backing down a narrow 200 foot alley, a serpentine course both forward and reverse, as well as a narrowing section with an offset at the end to simulate a quick emergency lane change, and a three point turn in a restricted area.