Wheaton Fire Department Conducts Propane Fire Training for First Responders

The Wheaton Fire Department organized a specialized emergency response training session with a live propane fire emphasis in cooperation with the Wisconsin Propane Education & Research Council. Approximately 30 firefighters from the Wheaton Fire Department and surrounding areas participated in the training on Monday.

The extensive training course included both in-class instruction and practical training. The firefighters were given in-depth instruction on the physical characteristics of propane, followed by hands-on practice with various fire scenarios. In these scenarios, fires involved grills, forklifts, bulk tanks, and propane terminal piping props.

Despite the rarity of such fire incidents, lead instructor Luke Van Noie emphasized the importance of this training. He stresses the significance of giving first responders the knowledge and ability to effectively extinguish propane and natural gas fires.

During the training, flames rose to 20 feet or higher, which might have been visible to locals in the area. This gave the firefighters real-world experience dealing with propane fires. It improved their capacity to eliminate risks and put out fires safely while causing the least harm to people and property.

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