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Fire chief urges caution after rounds of training, recommends city consider burn ban amid extreme drought
Summary
Alpine Fire Department reported low call volume but intensive training and new equipment; the chief warned the area is exceptionally dry and suggested the council consider a citywide burn ban to reduce wildfire risk.
The Alpine Fire Department reported to the council on training, new equipment and wildfire preparedness on March 18. The department said February call volume was low but that crews used the time for substantial training, including SCBA drills, wildland firefighter certification and hazardous-materials training.
The fire chief (name not specified in the meeting transcript) said crews completed SCBA training with newly acquired…
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