Murray firefighters run tabletop training on commercial-structure tactics ahead of hands-on drill

In an open-forum tabletop session, city firefighters reviewed tactics for fighting commercial-structure fires and announced a planned hands-on drill at the Southern States building in the coming weeks. The trainer framed the session as a chance to "go over commercial structures" and to discuss what crews "do, say things we don't, things we like, things we don't."

The meeting emphasized routine building familiarization: crews were urged to do informal pre-plans whenever they visit a business and to notice layout changes such as added walls or blocked aisles. The instructor said crews should "drive around" and visit stores they do not frequent to gain situational awareness, noting that some stores will allow back-of-store tours after a request. The session closed with an encouragement that participants add comments to the training video and prepare for the in-person drill.