Huntingdon, Tenn.—The Huntingdon Fire & Rescue conducted a live burn of a residence on Carter Drive Saturday. Huntingdon Director of Public Safety Walter Smothers said the residence was donated by the property owner to be used for training purposes. Nine firemen participated in the six hour long exercise. The residence was first filled with artificial smoke allowing the firemen to enter and practice navigation without actual fire present. Then the structure was set on fire and the firemen practiced both going through a window and cutting a hole in the wall to effect the rescue of a person. Smothers said, “This type of realistic training gives our firemen invaluable experience for their response to real fire calls thus enhancing the effectiveness of the department. I appreciate these firemen giving up a day off to do this realistic training.” (Walter Smothers photo).
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