Live fire training in Kenosha County, 8 departments participate
RACINE COUNTY, Wis. - The Kansasville Fire and Rescue Department conducted live fire training in the town of Brighton on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Firefighters said live training makes a big difference. It included several scenarios, such as search-and-rescue, and let firefighters practice tool use and ventilation tactics.
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"Having the ability to train in an actual structure brings a ton of value to the training, it makes it real," KFRD Firefighter/EMT Justin Horenziak said in a statement. "This is a great opportunity for us to become better at what we do – fighting fires and saving lives."
The training was made possible thanks to someone who donated their old home to help firefighters prepare for future emergencies.
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"It was emotional," said Randy Newholm, who donated his home. "We've lived here our whole lives, you might say – we've been here almost 60 years – so it was emotional to see the house go."
A total of eight area fire departments participated. KFRD will continue to monitor the scene, which is expected to continue to smolder for a few days.