Amador County – The Amador Pines Bump and Run Drill will be held on Monday, September 12 starting at 6 p.m.

Cathy Koos Breazeal, Executive Director of the Amador Fire Safe Council in a notice to the Upcountry Community Council said it is a joint drill between Lockwood Fire Protection District, Amador Fire Protection District Battalion 10, and the California Department of Fire Protection, with Amador Fire Safe Council coordinating the effort.

Breazeal said 18 homeowners have been recruited to participate in the exercise. Agencies will meet up at the Amador Pines pond at 6 p.m. for briefing, and will review drafting from the pond, and assignments.

“The scenario is a wildland fire within the subdivision,” she said. “Each engine crew will be given a list of addresses to locate. Once the address is located, firefighters will pull sufficient hose to encircle the home.”

Breazeal said “at each home, they will assess any mitigation efforts required such as removal of patio furniture from decks, clearing around propane tanks or cutting lines.” She said “that work will not be performed, just recognized as a need.” Then they will move to the next address on the list until the list is done.”

The backup drill date will be Monday, Sept. 19, at the same time and location. Breazeal and the chiefs will be running chase vehicles.

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