Firefighters to Practice Skills during Training Fire
On Wednesday, May 29, Hickory firefighters will be conducting a live burn exercise, which consists of burning a house. The training exercise will be held in the area of 925 4th Ave Drive NW and will allow firefighters to practice their skills.
The drill is scheduled to start around 8:30 a.m. and should be concluded by 5:00 p.m. Plans are for roads to remain open during the exercise; however, there could be traffic congestion due to the burn.
WHO: Hickory Fire Department and Catawba Valley Community College
WHAT: Live burn training exercise
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: 925 4th Ave Drive NW, Hickory
Note: Contact Captain Cory Lail at 828-323-7505 or Terri Byers at 828-323-7521 for any questions.