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n�,orv� Minnesota Dep�rtment of Naturai Resources How to Conduct a Fire Department Training Burn in Minnesota live fire training in a training center burn building, or in a suitable, acquired building awaiting demolition, is an excellent means of training firefighters. In the State ot Minnesota, fire departments may be issued Fire Training Burn Permits, through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, �ivisi�n of Forestry. to conduct live training burns o! residential structures awa�t�ng demolition. The burn must be a bonafide training burn, not a demolition bum w�th the fire department standing by. In addition, a f�re department member rnust attend the site unti! the fire is ext�nguished and ensure proper disposal of the ash. The fo/lowing is an outline of steps that shall be fol/owed to conduct a live s�ruciure iraini�g burn: 1) Tra�rong bums: Must use only fuel rnaterials as outl�ned �n the current edition of National Fire Protection Association 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, and obtain the applicable live burn documents �n accordance with the cuRent edition of the Board of F�refighter Training and Education's live burn pla�. http://www.mbfte.orgtformslliveburnpacket.pdf 2) Have a Minnesota Department of Health certified inspector conduct an asbestos inspection of the structure to be burned. To obtain a cuRent list of certified asbe�stos +nspectors, call the MDH Asbestos Unit ai 551-201�4620 or on the web at; www.health.state.mn.usldivslehlasbestoslfind_contractorlindex.cfm . 3) Review the as�stos inspe�tion report provided by the inspector. � If the�e are ANY asbestos-containing rr�ten�ls (ACM) in the structure, contract with a licensed asbestos abatement company to abate the ACM. See the MDH information above to find a licensed asbestos removal contractor Note: Homeowners may abate the asbestos themselves; however, all o� the ACM must be removed completely with na residue or debris remaining. Fire Oepartment personnel cannot abate ACM. Go to; www health state_mn_us�d�vSleh?asbestos/homeownerlindex.html for asbestos removal by the homeowner. 4) Obtain a "Notification of lntent to Pertorm a Demolition form� {w-sw4-21), other forms and fact sheets by call�ng the MPCA at fi51-296-fi3U0 or go to; wtivw pca state mn us�programstasbestos_p html � Mail or fax 651-297-1d38 the Notification to ihe MPCA. The form must be completely filled out or it will be re�ected. � The MPCA will contact the F�re Department only if there are problems with the completed Notification. No confirmation letter is sent. � The Notification must be feceived or postmarked at least 10 working