In small towns, where land is less expensive and highway/interstate access is convenient, distribution centers, warehouses, and industrial spaces continue to absorb land. Volunteer fire departments in these small communities protect a large portion of the millions of square feet that will require intervention with limited fire resources. Tom Merrill and Capt. Mike Dugan brought this topic to the forefront in a webcast on Big Box Warehouse Fires in August. How many Amazon or Wal-Mart distribution centers are in your area? What first response coverage can your fire departments realistically provide? In order to respond efficiently and safely, it is important to prepare for the challenges ahead. While sprinklers contain the fire, firefighters still have search, rescue, extinguishment, salvage, and overhaul. Join the NVFC for this Roundtable Talk as Tom Merrill, Capt. Mike Dugan (ret), Capt. Mike Gagliano (ret.), Capt. Clark Lamping, and Chief Kevin Ward continue to explore big-box fires and, among other topics, firefighter air. During a firefight, air management plays a critical role in the life and health of a firefighter.
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