Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services finding new methods to conserve water

Water is an indispensable tool for fighting fires, but lower-than-normal water levels have inspired Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) to find ways to save on water usage. “Our first job as firefighters is to put the fire out, to limit the damage and to save lives, and in that respect, we want to use the water efficiently,” said platoon Chief Dave Heatherington. A residential fire requires between 2,000 and 8,000 litres of water per minute, while a large commercial fire ca