Sandy Springs hosting free class for firefighters

A course on firefighting in high-rise buildings is being offered for to area firefighters for free by the Sandy Springs fire department.

Denver’s fire chief, Dave McGrail, will teach the class, being held Jan. 12 to 14 at the Mirant building, 1155 Perimeter Center West.

Firefighters must register to enroll in the course. For more information or to sign up, visit www.sandyspringsga.org/firesymposium.

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