JUNE 24 2020
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Vegreville Fire Department Outlines Plan for Training Centre Michelle Pinon News Advertiser For the past three years members of the Vegreville Fire Department, (VFD), has been raising funds for a live training centre. Three members of the fire depart-
cle extrication pad and a flammable fuels pad. Mervin said smoke concerns have been addressed and explained the fire pit would only measure 23 and ¼ inches and that propane would be used as the fuel and could be turned on and off quickly. He said there would be no additional costs for firefighter training. “The project would include a live fire training and indus-
The proposed area for the training centre is located on the same property as the Vegreville Emergency Services Building. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
ment came before town council with their plan during the legislative committee meeting on June 16. Captain Steve Mervin, and Lieutenant Amanuel Webeshet presented the proposal. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Lucas said he was in attendance to offer support to his fellow firefighters. The live training centre would be located on existing land behind the regional emergency building which currently houses the fire department. The training centre would be a threestorey structure built out of three sea can containers. There would be a vehi-
trial fire props specifically designed to train firefighters to respond to incidents related to residential fire response, industrial in the region, technical rescue, hazardous material props and a classroom facility.” Under the business plan, the live training facility, would allow emergency services to keep pace with the rapid changes in fire suppression and response training. “In order to serve the residents and industries in the area, emergency services need to provide training on an accelerated schedule that meets the increased demand of the region.” Cpt. Mervin pointed to the need for centralized facility, and one that would provide a higher level of training to the
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