NASA's Ames Research Center will hold controlled aircraft firefighting training at Moffett Federal Airfield from September 8 to September 11.
Key facts
- •The training is scheduled to run for four days, from Sept. 8 to Sept. 11.
- •Daily sessions will occur between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PDT.
- •The fire department will use a propane-fueled simulator to mimic aircraft fire scenarios.
- •Flames from the training may be visible to drivers on U.S. Highway 101.
The fire department at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley is scheduled to conduct training exercises at the Moffett Federal Airfield. The training will take place from Tuesday, Sept. 8, through Friday, Sept. 11, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PDT.
Training Details and Visibility
The exercises will utilize a propane-fueled aircraft fire simulator to prepare first responders for various realistic firefighting scenarios. Because the simulator uses propane, officials expect minimal smoke production during the controlled fires. While the training is contained, flames may be visible to motorists traveling on nearby U.S. Highway 101.
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