Media Advisory: State Fire Agency Holds Live-Fire Training and Demonstration for Rural Fire Departments

State Fire Agency Holds Live-Fire Training and Demonstration for Rural Fire Departments

Caley Pruitt | caley.pruitt@state.co.us | 720-391-1565

Buena Vista, CO- In coordination with the Chaffee County Fire Department, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is hosting a training event for firefighters from the southern region of Colorado. 

Throughout the weekend, DFPC and Chaffee County FD will bring together 30 firefighters to participate in hands-on, live-fire training, driving simulation and pump operations.

Media is invited to join on Monday June 28 for live-fire demonstrations.

Live fire training is essential to the health and safety of your department and your community. Training in a safe and controlled live fire environment is essential for the safety of your firefighters and your community.

All three DFPC mobile training units will be in attendance and firefighters will demonstrate training tactics on each unit. 
    
WHEN:     
Monday, June 28, 2021
11 a.m.
        
WHERE:    
Buena Vista High School: 559 S Railroad Ave Buena Vista, CO
In the parking lot behind the football stadium
 

To watch the demonstration remotely, please view the live-stream on the DFPC Facebook Channel