Mar 29, 2008
Rescuers blaze new trails
“OK, now this is a preliminary walk through to make sure everyone understands the layout, structure and flow of the building”
PLEASANT GAP -- The fire burned at 600 degrees, about twice the heat of a normal house fire, but there was no cause for alarm on Saturday as dozens of firefighters watched the first blaze set inside the county's newest training facility.
The burn buildings at the new Centre County Public Safety Training Center on Harrison Road were introduced to fire for the first time in order to cure and dry out a special fireproof tile attached to the ceilings, beams and floors.
After each room is systematically heated with fire this weekend to ensure the tiles work properly, it will be officially open for training. Read more
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