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Updated: 11:14 PM Jul 9, 2009
New law helping small fire departments with practice burns
Firefighters from small departments are hoping a new law leads to more training opportunities. It's a change that could save departments thousands of dollars. Posted: 9:17 PM Jul 9, 2009Reporter: Mary Rinzel Email Address: mary.rinzel@weau.com |
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I have been a firefighter for over 20 years now, and I too believe in the actual burn. I do however disagree with not disposing of the ash properly in a land fill. The cost of the asbestos check/removal usually out wieghs the cos of the ash removal. Most of the people out there are yelling that they don't want people smoking in public places, yet they are willing burry a huge pile of poison in someone's back yard. There are numorus plastics that are in a house is burnt. There are residues from the paints(which could be lead based in the older houses), and varnishes. There are metals like copper, and aluminum from wiring, and maybe even mercury from old thermostats. I would love to see Kreitlow,Suder, or Running or anyone of you have the remains of a burnt house buried over their well. Let see how long it takes to seep into their drinking water. I think they need to get out of the 19th centry and the "that's the way we always did it" attitude and start thinking the environment.
Balancing the serious and sometimes conflicting need to protect our environment with firefighter life safety training can be difficult at best. It is nice to see such understanding and cooperation from the DNR and your legislature. Excellent comments by a clearly knowledgeable and seasoned Fire Chief. Great job. Keep it up.