New Training Unit

pNew Canaan Fire Company would like to thank all of the townrsquos people of New Canaan who made the generous donations that allowed us to purchase the new Bullexsupregsup Intelligent Training System. The ITS unit will train members of the fire company CERT and the community on proper uses and techniques of fire extinguishers in a clean and safe environment.pdivnbspdivdivldquoNew Canaan Fire Company will be able to offer fire extinguisher training and classes to the citizens of New Canaan. We will be able to explain how fire works how fire extinguishers work and the 3 classes of fire on an interpersonal level. With the portability of the Bullexsupregsup unit we will be able to go out to the community to work with small groups using hands-on guidancerdquo said Firefighter Haven Requa.divdivnbspdivdivThe Bullexsupreg supsystem uses a propane fire with electrical controls. It is able to emulate the 3 main classes of fire on four intensity levels. The ldquosmartrdquo extinguishers work with ultrasonic waves and minimal water.divdivnbspdivdivThe ldquosmartrdquo extinguishers adapt to the user by showing when the learner is incorrect and when they are correct by adjusting the flames. ldquoIt will allow the citizens of New Canaan to have a practical hands on experience with real fire to have the confidence to use a fire extinguisher if they are ever in needrdquo said Chief Edward Karl. A further grant was given by CERT to purchase an additional ldquosmartrdquo extinguisher.divdivnbspdivdivFor more information on having firefighters train your group please email a hrefmailtotrainingnewcanaanfire.comtrainingnewcanaanfire.coma.div