Nick Moser, left, and his nephew, Hunter Moser, both nationally certified fire instructors, work together during structural live-fire training Aug. 8 in Cavalier. Firefighters from seven North Dakota communities participated in the exercise.
When local volunteer firefighters enter a burning building, they face intense heat, limited visibility and conditions that can change without warning. Preparing for those moments requires realistic training, personal sacrifice and a willingness to accept risks most people will never encounter.
Firefighters from Langdon, Osnabrock, Cavalier, Park River, Grafton, Pembina and Ashley participated in st…