The Lewiston Fire Department will be conducting live fire shift training exercises on November 10, 11, and 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 805 Stewart Avenue. Over the past three months, department personnel have used this structure for simulated rescue scenarios, tactical and strategic deployment drills, and other fireground readiness training. These upcoming full-scale live fire simulations will provide firefighters with valuable opportunities to practice, evaluate, and refine firefighting techniques under realistic conditions. Additional training components will include civilian rescue, firefighter rescue operations, and chainsaw use training.
Following these training burns, crews will prepare the structure for a final controlled burn scheduled for November 20, beginning at approximately 9:00 am. Fire department personnel will remain on-site throughout the event until it is deemed safe to clear. All training activities are conducted in accordance with NFPA 1403: Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions. Advance notification letters have been distributed to approximately 300 residents in the surrounding area.
These exercises will involve participation and support from multiple agencies, including: Lewiston Dispatch Center, Lewiston Fire Department, Clarkston Fire Department, Asotin County Fire District, Wheatland Fire Department, and City of Asotin Fire Department. Additionally, Lewis-Clark State College Fire Science students participated in training activities at the site during October, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a controlled learning environment.
