Firefighters plan live burn training Saturday

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

Senior Reporter

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Firefighters from several Mon Valley communities will participate in training Saturday along Route 837 in Carroll Township. Carroll Township fire Chief Brett Massafra said the township, fire department and police have invited neighboring departments to participate in training during a live burn of a structure at 111 Route 837, near where Coen Market will soon begin to construct a new facility.

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