NEW FIRE TACTICS FOR NEW-CAR FIRES
BY BILL GUSTIN
Changes in the design and construction of automobiles demand a change in the way fire departments fight car fires. New car materials and components have resulted in improved performance, increased fuel economy, better crash resistance, and reduced exhaust emissions. Unfortunately, some of these same materials and components make fighting a fire in a modern automobile more difficult and dangerous than with older cars. Let`s examine how changes in automobiles over the past 20 years have necessitated a more cautious strategy, less-aggressive tactics, and a highrer level of personal protection.
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