Columbia Fire Department to hold training exercises three days at Fifth and Walnut Parking Garage
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Columbia Fire Department will conduct training exercises at the Fifth and Walnut Parking Garage in Downtown Columbia, according to a Thursday press release from the city.
Training sessions will occur 8 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27; Thursday, May 29; and Thursday, June 5, the release says.
“These exercises are part of the Fire Department’s ongoing efforts to ensure personnel are familiar with multi-story structures and prepared to respond quickly in real emergency situations,” the release says. “Training scenarios will be realistic and may include uniformed personnel, emergency vehicles, hoses and other equipment activity throughout the day.”
The stairwell on the west side of the garage will be closed during the training exercises.