Concord Fire Department to Conduct Live Fire Training Exercise

The Concord Fire Department will conduct a live-fire training exercise in an acquired structure at 541 Wilhelm Pl, NE on Tuesday, November 26 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. During the training exercise, a portion of Wilhelm Place NE, between McGregor Dr. NE and Goldmoor Dr. NE, will be closed. Residents in the area may see smoke and can expect a large fire department presence at the scene.

The live-fire exercise is a culmination training event for the Recruit Academy that graduates in December. Live-fire training is an essential element in the development and advancement of skills for firefighters, and prepares them for conditions they will face during a real emergency.

During the training exercise, residents will have access to their homes via McGregor Dr. NE and Goldmoor Dr. NE. Motorists traveling through the area and residents are reminded this is a training exercise only. Motorists are asked to keep traffic flowing and individuals should only call 911 if they are experiencing a life-threating emergency.