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This message is being sent on behalf of the Metro Advanced Wildland School. For questions, please see the end of this advisory for contact information.
What: Metro Advanced Wildland School
Firefighters from several Western Oregon agencies will be conducting wildfire training. A helicopter will be on site practicing water drops as directed by ground crews. Firefighters will be lighting and extinguishing live fire.
When: June 8th or 9th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Who: Members of the media are welcome to observe this training.
Where: Media should meet at 10:00 AM at the Training Site (16115 S Pierce Rd. Molalla Or. 97038)
This training is possible due to the support from Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73, a grant from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, and the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal.
Point of Contact-
Lt. Damon Simmons, Portland Fire & Rescue
Cell (503)209-8341
Damon.simmons@portlandoregon.gov
Special Notes-
Depending on the type of helicopter that is obtained for this training, a media flight may be a possibility. This will be determined on the day of the event.
ALL ATTENDIES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING AND WEAR NOMEX WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING CLOTHING AND STURDY LEATHER CLOSE TOED SHOES.
This message is being sent on behalf of the Metro Advanced Wildland School. For questions, please see the end of this advisory for contact information.
What: Metro Advanced Wildland School
Firefighters from several Western Oregon agencies will be conducting wildfire training. A helicopter will be on site practicing water drops as directed by ground crews. Firefighters will be lighting and extinguishing live fire.
When: June 8th or 9th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Who: Members of the media are welcome to observe this training.
Where: Media should meet at 10:00 AM at the Training Site (16115 S Pierce Rd. Molalla Or. 97038)
This training is possible due to the support from Molalla Rural Fire Protection District #73, a grant from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, and the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal.
Point of Contact-
Lt. Damon Simmons, Portland Fire & Rescue
Cell (503)209-8341
Damon.simmons@portlandoregon.gov
Special Notes-
Depending on the type of helicopter that is obtained for this training, a media flight may be a possibility. This will be determined on the day of the event.
ALL ATTENDIES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING AND WEAR NOMEX WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING CLOTHING AND STURDY LEATHER CLOSE TOED SHOES.