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Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue District posted this to its Facebook page on 2026-02-26 08:27:06.

🔥 Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training at Island Transit 🔥

Yesterday, our team had the opportunity to provide hands-on fire extinguisher training for employees at Island Transit. Participants didn’t just talk about fire safety, they practiced it.

Each employee had the chance to physically operate a fire extinguisher and put out a controlled training fire. That hands-on experience is key. In an emergency, confidence matters just as much as knowledge, and practice builds both.

Early action with a fire extinguisher can make a significant difference in preventing a small fire from becoming a major incident. We’re proud to partner with local organizations to strengthen preparedness across our community.

Learn more on our website here: https://cwfire.org/safety/fire-extinguisher-safety/

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
How many of you have had hands-on experience using a fire extinguisher, either in real life or during a training like this? Did it change how confident you feel in an emergency?
#CommunityPreparedness #FireSafety #WhidbeyStrong