[Psml] Flare and Fire Extinquisher practice

[robert sweet]

Hi Richard,

Based on observing such events in a number of squadrons including my own, I
would recommend that you get in touch with your local fire department.  Most
fire departments are quite willing to arrange fire fighting demonstrations
and will usually bring the equipment and extinguishers.  

Also, fire departments tend to be the places boaters take their expired
flares for disposal and they will usually make those available to us for
demos.  Just make sure you contact the local Coast Guard station for
permission before you use flares near the water, or meteor flares anywhere.
They will ask how many you intend to launch, the time, and the location in
case they get response calls.

Best,

Bob Sweet
NEO

-----Original Message-----
From: psml-bounces at usps.org [mailto:psml-bounces at usps.org] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 12:58 PM
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Cc: Darrel Wallace; Tim Hagan; United States Power Squadrons Mailing List
Subject: [Psml] Flare and Fire Extinquisher practice

Our squadron would like to set up a Flare shoot and fire extinguisher
practice session for our members to gain some hands on experience with these
safety devices using expired flares.  We understand that these type events
have taken place elsewhere in the country and would appreciate hearing about
the process to get permissions from the appropriate agencies to do the
practice.  Also the flare manufacturer representatives to contact for
assistance with such an event.

R.D. Daybell
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