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NASA Ames Fire Department to Conduct Live Aircraft Fire Qualifying

.The NASA Ames Engine company will conduct emergency situation reaction fire training on the west ramp of the Moffett Federal Airport between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PDT Tuesday, Sept. 10 via Sunday, Sept. 14. The media and also the general public are actually encouraged that sirens may be actually distinct and also smoke cigarettes plumes and also fires might be visible coming from USA Freeway 101 throughout this time. However, representatives generally assume little to no smoke cigarettes.The treatment will definitely feature a live burn generated through a propane-fueled plane fire simulation at the area. The drill is actually wanted to prep Ames fire responders and Ames Unexpected emergency Operations Facility workers for real-life fire emergencies.For more information about NASA's Ames Research Center, visit:.https://www.nasa.gov/ames.- end-.Rachel HooverAmes Proving Ground, Silicon Valley650-604-4789rachel.hoover@nasa.gov.