Training Burn
Pictures courtesy of Marty Mantell
webmaster@leesburgfire.org
9/18/04
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Before training operations began, extensive preparations were made to the structure to ensure the safety of participants.  Sides of the structure are marked A, B, C, D.

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Similar markings are made on the interior.

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Other 'graffiti' has been added by particpants.  Drywall is used to cover openings to better compartmentalize rooms.

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Door handles and latches are cut out to ensure that doors can be opened with no possibility of someone getting locked in a room.

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Exterior doors have also had door handles removed.

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Left-over debris from the house had to be removed prior to the start of training.

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The linen closet is bare...

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Pallets are stacked in a bedroom.  Pallets and straw are used as fuel for the training fires.

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Personnel from Ashburn Co. 6 discuss operations before training begins.

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Assistant Chief 1 (big guy in the baseball hat) goes over the drill assignments.