Lorain firefighters hope a fire drill will convince city leaders to add to staff on duty every day in the city.
The Lorain Professional Firefighters Local 267 is planning a demonstration with Lorain’s elected officials to make their case for a 16-person crew.
The Lorain Fire Department currently has 15 firefighters on daily duty, said union President Jon Stephanchick.
Adding just one more to the minimum daily roster would increase the margin of safety for firefighters and residents by having a dedicated search and rescue crew respond to all house fires, Stephanchick said.
The demonstration is planned Aug. 10 with a presentation at Lorain’s Central Fire Station, 1350 Broadway, then move to a nearby house.
The exercise will not involve burning down the structure, although a smoke machine will create simulated fire conditions.