Asheville Fire Department conducted a controlled live burn on Thursday, Aug. 25.
It was a unique experience for the firefighters because they don’t often get to use outdoor structures.
Their training is usually facility-based, which means a structure is set up inside a building.
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Caption: Asheville firefighters get ‘real environment’ training during controlled live burn
They said this experience simulates more realistic training because of the outside variables.
“When we have an acquired structure in a real environment minus the furniture, that allows us to actually navigate the tight residential hallways and rooms,” said Nathan Miller, with AFD.
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Also on Thursday, a safety officer was able to test for his live burn qualification.
The training wrapped up around 5 p.m.