Naperville, IL – Fire crews in Naperville are spending the next couple of weeks engaged in hands-on training exercises along Spring Street. The drills are being held in two homes scheduled for demolition, giving firefighters a chance to sharpen critical response skills in a realistic but safe setting.
According to the Naperville Fire Department, no live fire will be used during these exercises. Instead, the focus is on practical scenarios that allow firefighters to work in real residential structures without risk to the community. Residents may notice fire trucks and crews in the area, but officials emphasize that there is no emergency taking place.
The department stressed the importance of these opportunities, which allow teams to build readiness for future emergencies. “Training today means better preparedness tomorrow,” the fire department noted in its announcement.
The two vacant homes were made available for training by Mueller Construction, which partnered with the city before demolition. Fire officials say such partnerships strengthen community safety by giving crews rare chances to practice in environments that closely resemble real calls.
Spring Street residents are advised not to be alarmed if they see activity in the coming days. The training sessions are expected to continue through the next couple of weeks.
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