Firefighters in Fluvanna County are practicing using tools to help victims of motor vehicle accidents in the event of a real life-threatening situation.
On Wednesday, May 16, volunteers with Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire Department conducted a training exercise to learn how to get people out of damaged vehicles faster.
Firefighters say over the years, the area near Lake Monticello has continued to grow and that they’ve seen an increase in car accidents with entrapment. This statistic makes them eager to practice getting people out of their cars while not only protecting themselves, but protecting others as well.