Pine Mountain Georgia Fire Department News

November 19, 2008
Firefighters Complete Training Burn

For the second Saturday in a row, the Pine Mountain Fire Department sponsored live fire training in a vacant house.

While the first training session involved firefighters from nine area fire departments, the second session, held November 15, was attended by firefighters from Pine Mountain and Hopewell.

A number of interior attacks were conducted before the house was allowed to burn down.

Over the two days of live fire training, nearly 50 fires were started inside the house. Teams of firefighters took turns attacking the fires. Instructors and experienced firefighters offered help and assistance.

During both training sessions, firefighters were taught to use minimal amounts to lessen collateral damage.

Most importantly, no injuries were suffered during the training.

The ability to burn a house for training purposes is both a rare and welcome event for firefighters.

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