Gig Harbor Fire Running Large-Scale Training Event Wednesday

GIG HARBOR, WA — Gig Harbor Fire and local police are warning residents ahead of time of a major training event that will occupy a portion of the marina Wednesday.

As organizers explain, Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One will be conducting a large-scale training event in the marina from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Crews will be simulating a marina fire, with multiple boats ablaze and several trapped victims. The fire boat Endeavor from West Pierce Fire & Rescue will also be a part of the training.

During training, neighbors can expect to see a large fire response, plus smoke and a few participants acting as victims, but Gig Harbor Police are asking everyone not to panic, as it's only a simulation.

Medical units will be staging near the Tides Tavern, Gig Harbor Fire said, but there are no anticipated road closures in the downtown area, so drivers should not see their commute interrupted.