Greensboro Fire Department To Conduct Live Fire Training

From the City of Greensboro:

December 9, 2019

The Greensboro Fire Department plans to conduct live fire training from approximately 8 am to 5 pm on Monday, December 16 at 400 and 404 Steadman St. These exercises are for the 13 fire recruits that make up the 73rd Greensboro Fire Department recruit class and is the first live fire training for these recruits.

This training is an opportunity for the recruits to observe fire behavior in all stages of fire growth and gain valuable knowledge and practical experience while being supervised by certified fire officers. Heavy amounts of smoke may be present in the area, but should not pose hazards to the public.

All structures utilized for live fire training by the Greensboro Fire Department meet compliance with NC DENR-Air Quality and NC Public Health regulations.

This press release was produced by the City of Greensboro. The views expressed here are the author’s own.