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Into The Flames: Firefighters Undergo Live Fire Training
September 11, 2014
Firefighters from several area departments have received live fire training this week in the Alabama Fire College’s burn trailer at the Flomaton Fire Department. Firefighters had a chance to experience live fire in a controlled environment, practice search and rescue and safely experience a flashover effect.
Participating fire department included Flomaton, Pineview, Jay, Century and McDavid. Additional departments will undergo the training Thursday nigtt.
Pictured top: A firefighter prepares to enter a training fire Wednesday night. Pictured: Firefighters outside the Alabama Fire College’s live burn trailer. Photos by Katie Fowler for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “Into The Flames: Firefighters Undergo Live Fire Training”
Nothing like live fire training. Glad to see there’s a facility that allows our firefighters this opportunity.