ST. HELENA >> Beginning at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire), Sonoma Lake Napa Unit will conduct live fire training exercises at Highway 53 and Old Highway 53 by Ponds Road in Lake County.
Along with CalFire, Kelseyville Fire Protection District, Northshore Fire Protection District, South Lake Fire Protection District, Lake County Fire Protection District and Lakeport Fire District will also be participating.
The United States Forest Service (USFS) is committed to active wildland fires in Northern California and will not be participating.
This training will include burning approximately 2 acres on the dam face which will allow the Lake Special District to inspect the dam, which is an annual inspection. The training will also provide realistic wildland fire conditions to train firefighters in various tactical operations, which will include firing operations, helicopter safety, hoselays and communications.
Due to the current drought conditions, the training will also provide firefighters additional training using water conservation measures.
The training will continue to approximately noon.
