Keeping a cool head during a fire can save lives. Now it may have gotten a little easier to do, thanks to Norwalk Fire Department. It has purchased a simulated fire extinguisher to educate community groups on how to respond to fire emergencies.
City Fire Marshall Glenn Iannaccone said the extinguisher uses a laser that puts out a fire that appears on a portable, interactive screen. People can safely experience the heft of an actual fire extinguisher as they aim it at the screen. The department will use the system during training sessions with businesses and other groups.
The Norwalk Fire Department used a portion of its $30,000 federal fire prevention grant to purchase the BullEx Digital Safety System. The package includes the screen and two fire extinguishers, one that replicates a chemical extinguisher like those commonly found in office buildings and another that can be filled with water and sprayed at the screen.
Click here to follow Daily Voice and receive free news updates.
