Crime & Safety

Southington FD's Presence At High School Is Just A Test: SFD

The local fire department is expected to be at Southington High for planned work with school staffers.

If you see Southington firefighters at Southington High School this week, there's no need to worry. The Southington Fire Department is doing some pre-planned work with school staffers.
If you see Southington firefighters at Southington High School this week, there's no need to worry. The Southington Fire Department is doing some pre-planned work with school staffers. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

SOUTHINGTON, CT — If you see Southington Fire Department personnel at Southington High School on Wednesday morning, there's no need for alarm.

The SFD said Tuesday it will be at SHS from 9 to 11 a.m., working with school staffers in testing a fire suppression system in the building

Fire officials sent out the notification in advance to let the community know.

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"You may see fire apparatus, personnel, and fire protection engineers on-site—this is only a scheduled test," wrote the SFD.

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