Fire crews from across Lawrence County, Ohio, gathered in South Point on Saturday, Oct. 24, for practical instruction involving a live fire, WSAZ reported.
The drill used a trailer home as the burn structure. According to the station, firefighters wearing their gear worked in hot conditions and studied how the fire moved while they applied water through a hose to knock it down. The session was described as hands-on experience rather than classroom instruction.
Instruction came from the Ohio State Fire Marshal's office, and the South Point Fire Department hosted the exercise. WSAZ reported that the participating departments came together with the goal of being ready for various types of emergencies.
The station's account did not specify how many departments sent personnel, how many firefighters took part, or how long the training lasted. It also did not describe any injuries or damage. The report was published Oct. 25, the day after the training.
Live-fire exercises of this kind allow crews to encounter real heat, smoke and fire movement under supervision, though the source did not detail the safety measures used at the South Point site.