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Kingsport Firefighters Get Real-World Training | Bristol Virginia News
Kingsport’s new live-fire training facility is a game-changer for firefighters, offering hyper-realistic, hands-on drills in a safe, controlled environment built from stacked shipping containers. Designed to simulate real emergency conditions—from fire behavior to smoke and heat—this year-long project lets crews of all experience levels train like they’re on the front lines. Fire Chief Jerry DeBerry’s goal? To prepare firefighters for the unpredictable with maximum realism, while minimizing risk. The facility is already attracting regional crews, turning intense practice into a vital upgrade…
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