Fully staffed for the first time in years, Petersburg firefighters get new technical rescue gear

Fully staffed for the first time in years, Petersburg firefighters get new technical rescue gear

PETERSBURG, Va. Petersburg firefighters are undergoing intensive hands-on training to accommodate a surge of new recruits, as the department has reached full staffing for the first time in years."We're out here training today because we have a great problem," said Battalion Chief A.G. Ross. "We have a bunch of new people with us."Captain Dan Macaluso highlighted recent significant changes in the department, including financial growth and budget …