Idaho Falls Fire burns old home at Snake River Landing

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls Fire Department conducted a live burn training at an old structure located on Milligan Road in Snake River Landing on Friday.

You may have seen smoke and flames coming from the structure off and on from approximately 10:30 a.m. to around 12:00pm. Its all part of their training and they are looking for more structures for practice any time. You can just contact the Idaho Falls Fire Department.

Live fire training is an important part of instruction and the qualification process for firefighters. Simulated training teaches them how to safely and efficiently fight fires while in a controlled and supervised setting. 

“We extend our appreciation to Snake River Landing and Ball Ventures for donating the old structure to the department. Both the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department have used the structure for multiple trainings throughout the summer. We’re always looking for structures that have been condemned and would otherwise be torn down but that are suitable for training,” Public Information Officer Kerry Hammon said.