City of Hays firefighters are conducting hands-on hose team training this week. This training is focused on the teamwork needed to advance a pressurized fire attack hose into and through a building on fire.

Firefighters in teams of two and three will practice the skills needed to advance a hoseline into a building, properly supported with the necessary tools, and quickly maneuver the hose around furniture, through doorways and similar obstructions to get to the seat of a fire in a building.

The training is being conducted at the vacant restaurant building slated for demolition at the intersection of Vine and 33rd. On Tuesday the training will be conducted from 9 AM until noon. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., City of Hays firefighters will be joined by firefighters from the Ellis County Rural Fire Department for joint training.

The public is invited to observe this training.

The City of Hays Fire Department extends its appreciation to The Mall management and Dial Properties for their cooperation in this training.