FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nancy Kerry, Public Affairs and Communications Manager
Phone: (530) 542-6043
LIVE FIRE TRAINING EXERCISES THIS WEEK
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – November 7, 2011
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department will be conducting a live burn training exercise at 1152 Third Street beginning Tuesday November 8th and continuing through Friday, November 11th.
This exercise will consist of burning a small house in order to enhance firefighter training and experience.
Please note that a moderate amount of smoke will be expected in the area. The City has a smoke management plan in place that does not allow smoke on windy days. The exercise will only take place on days with very little winds so as to not adversely affect the neighborhood.
If you have any questions, you may call the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department at 530-542-6160.