Fire Department to Conduct Training Burn on Monday

Grand Island, Neb.—The city of Grand Island Fire Department announces a live-fire training will be held Monday, November 16 at the residence located at 2915 S. North Road.  The training is expected to begin at approximately 9 a.m. on Monday morning.  Firefighters will conduct various live-fire training scenarios throughout the morning.  Once interior live-fire training is complete, firefighters will utilize defensive firefighting operations which will culminate in allowing the residence to fully burn in a controlled fashion. 

S. North Road will be temporarily closed from Enterprise Avenue to Trust Street from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday.  The road closure will allow firefighters to safely access a fire hydrant on the west side of North Road. 

Practice burns in acquired structures provide an invaluable opportunity for firefighters to train in realistic conditions.  Areas of training focus will include hose advancement, fire extinguishment, limited visibility operations, pump operations, emergency communications, and more. 

We ask those traveling in the area of 2900 S. North Road during training hours use caution, remain alert for emergency personnel and vehicles, and avoid stopping along the roadway to watch.  For those who live or work in the area, please take the following precautions:
-Keep all doors and windows closed
-Limit time outdoors while smoke is present
-Keep children and pets indoors
-If smoke enters your home, or if you experience breathing difficulty, move to an area with cleaner air.
-If someone is especially sensitive to smoke, consider spending the training period away from the immediate area.

The property where the training will take place was purchased by the city of Grand Island earlier this year.  The site will be cleared and leveled to allow for future expansion of Cedar Hills Park.      

For more information about the training burn call 308-385-5300 or go to:  www.facebook.com/GI.FireDepartment.