Altamont Fire Department plans structure training, seeks AFG amendment and requires NIMS/ICS certifications
Nov 25, 2025
Assistant Chief Richard Haywood described plans for structure fire training using a donated house, reported requesting an amendment to an AFG grant due to rising costs, and said all firefighters are completing NIMS700 and ICS100 certifications by Dec. 31.
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Assistant Chief Richard Haywood outlined plans for a structure fire training exercise, saying the department has been offered use of a house within its response district and will use it for a controlled burn or live-structure training when weather permits. He said the training will particularly benefit junior firefighters by giving practical experience in a controlled environment.
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