Piqua Fire Department will conduct a live fire firefighter training between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Piqua Public Safety Regional Training Facility, 9300 State Route 66, Piqua.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a single-event permit for the training exercise.
Fire ignition materials used will include straw and heat-treated wood pallets. The training exercise simulates the fire and smoke conditions firefighters experience in real-life scenarios in service to the community.
The site is closed to the public, but the adjacent roadways, bike path and waterways remain open for travel. Signage will be displayed during the training exercise to indicate that training is in progress.
Those with questions may call the Miami County Communication Center’s non-emergency line at 937.440.9911.