Firefighters from Fort Madison and Keokuk joined forces late last week for a specialized hazardous materials training exercise

Firefighters from Fort Madison and Keokuk joined forces late last week for a specialized hazardous materials training exercise

Firefighters from Fort Madison and Keokuk joined forces late last week for a specialized hazardous materials training exercise. According to Fort Madison Fire Department Capt. Neal Gathers, members of the Lee County HazMat team—made up of both departments—took part in a two-day session focused on a propane bobtail truck scenario. Crews conducted live fire training, simulating a truck fire while practicing how to safely shut off valves and deploy…