2 Days Of Emergency Response Training Planned At Petaluma Junior High

PETALUMA, CA — The Petaluma Police Department and Petaluma Fire Department notified the public that emergency response training is scheduled to take place Friday and Tuesday, July 14 and July 18, at Petaluma Junior High School.

Surrounding residences may see police cars, fire trucks and ambulances during the training, which is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Friday and Tuesday. There may also be emergency vehicles from neighboring agencies who are participating in the training.

Neighboring residents may hear occasional sounds of blank firing weapons or explosions. These are diversionary devices used to create "flashbangs"; there will be no live ammunition used during the training, police said.

"Signs will be posted in the area advising of the training," police said. "This training is being conducted to help our personnel train for critical incidents that may occur in our city."

Questions or concerns can be directed to the Petaluma Police Department at 707-778-4372.