| WHAT: |
The dedication ceremony will highlight the important contribution to training the unit will provide to O’Fallon firefighters. Congressman Akin was instrumental in securing the funds for the new equipment.
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| WHO: |
Congressman Akin; Chief Ballman; Board Treasurer Bill Helt; Board Vice President, Dennis Scherer; Board President, Dennis Emge |
| WHEN: |
FRIDAY, August 4, 2:00 pm Central |
| WHERE: |
O’Fallon Fire Station #4, 1306 Sunview Drive, O’Fallon
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| WHY: |
This training facility will allow our firefighters and other emergency responders to train side by side with team members. The unit’s mobility allows for maximum flexibility in scheduling and diverse uses by different firefighting crews. Realistic scenarios can be configured for fire, HAZMAT, search and rescue, and confined space training and these scenarios can be continuously changed to allow flexible training.
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