Yuma Fire Department receives new training props

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) got some new training props to better prepare them for fighting fires.

YFD got a dumpster and other gas props to simulate real life fire responses.

The props are located at the public training facility.

YFD explains how beneficial the new equipment will be.

"This is something that we've been lacking for a long time is a simulated gas prop. We do encounter calls, they're rare, but because they're rare, we don't get a tone of practice at them, so when Southwest Gas said, 'Hey, we can help get some pipe laid, gets some props put up for you guys,' it was huge," said Capt. David Padilla of YFD.

Along with Southwest Gas' donation, the dumpster was donated by Republic Sanitation Services.

A representative from Southwest Gas explains why it's important to help out the local fire station.

"It helps us work together to keep our community safe, having these props in a controlled environment like this will help get our environment ready for real-life incidents, which will keep our community safe all together," said Francisco Ortega, the Yuma District Manager of Southwest Gas.

YFD says that working together with local companies and agencies can help them in the future.

"Getting to have these relationships when there isn't an emergency, sharing knowledge, learning from the experts in the industry them learning what we're going to do when we show up, it’s critically important to keep a safe community," says Capt. Padilla.

YFD says they are incredibly thankful to Southwest Gas and the Republic Sanitation Services for their donations.