[Psml] Flare and Fire Extinquisher practice

[Bob S.]

Yes, and notify the airport authority as well.

robert sweet wrote:
> 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
> rdaybell at earthlink.net
> 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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