Douglas County Firefighters Participate In Live Training Exercise

Press release from Douglas County:

Jan. 23, 2023

Firefighters from Douglas County, Georgia and the city of Atlanta gathered this week on January 19th and the 20th to participate in live fire training exercises at the L. Wayne Arrington Fire and EMS training facility in Douglasville, GA.

The training included fifty to sixty participants, who are experienced firefighters, with no less than one year experience. The training exercises included entering a burning building, while battling flames and smoke. Protective gear they wore included a self-contained breathing apparatus, helmet, face mask and other clothing.

This week’s fire training course was called Structural Fire Control. Successful completion of the state level class would allow these experienced firefighters the opportunity to be certified instructors at teaching live fire training.

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