Penticton firefighters running test with lights and sirens

PENTICTON – If you see fire trucks with emergency lights on and sirens blaring in Penticton tomorrow, not to worry, it’s just a test.

The Penticton Fire Department is conducting a scheduled test tomorrow, June 22, to evaluate water flow rates, according to a City of Penticton media release.

Fire chief Larry Watkinson says in the release it’s fire protection modeling, which needs to be done in “context related to emergency events.”

You might notice water flowing on Valley View Road, Sutherland Road and Riddle Road as part of the live action testing.

Watkinson thanks the public in advance for its cooperation and giving the fire fighters room to do the testing.

No roads will be closed during the exercise.

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