Redmond Fire & Rescue To Conduct Burn To Learn-Media Invitation -12/18/24

December 18, 2024-Redmond, OR- On December 20th at 8am, Redmond Fire & Rescue will be conducting a live fire training on an acquired structure provided by a property owner. The property is located at 732 NW Maple Ave. 

Training evolutions will begin at 8:00 am and training will conclude by 4:00pm. This training burn will generate smoke and flames which may be visible in the area. There will be no street closures for this burn.

These training evolutions provide invaluable training for firefighters to practice skills such as ventilation, hose evolutions, search and rescue and fire behavior. Practicing these skills keeps our firefighters prepared when a real emergency does happen. 

The exercise will be controlled, and plans are in place for additional resources to be deployed should the need arise to provide for the safety of our firefighters, our citizens, and neighboring properties. 

Weather conditions will be closely monitored to determine if it is safe to conduct the burn. 

Media is welcome to attend and will be provided close access to obtain better video and photos of the exercise.