This article discusses some of the basics and what to expect when responding to buildings or equipment protected by systems that firefighters will more commonly encounter.
This is intended to be a starting point for discussion and to illustrate how existing chemical safety analyses can be used in pre-planning.
In the case of sprinkler systems guidelines are provided by NFPA 13 which is the standard that governs automatic sprinklers and intends that fire department connections are to supplement the water supply.
Detectors and sensors in pre-planning
Shared responsibility goes beyond the organization and calls for the involvement of everyone – not just industry, government or civilian – in preparedness efforts.
Molten materials releases can include glass, steel, aluminum, other metals, sulfur, or salt.
Technical pre-planning helps firefighters achieve a positive outcome.
Pre-plans for fire emergencies must be continually edited and updated.
Do not accept low-pressure hydrants and stop-gap measures.
As technological advancements have emerged to make our fire world safer and lower risk to manage emergency incidents, it’s easy to numb our human senses that tell us danger is near.
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