The Mikey G and Mikey D Show: Firefighter Operations in High-Rise and Big-Box Structures

The Mikey G and Mikey D Show: Firefighter Operations in High-Rise and Big-Box Structures

Hosts Mike Dugan and Mike Gagliano talk with a panel of fire service experts about the Firefighter Air Coalition supplement in Fire Engineering, and their respective articles that cover the complexities of firefighting operations concerning high-rise buildings and rapidly emerging big-box structures. Featuring insights from seasoned firefighters, including Jimmy Davis, Tom Merrill, and Daniel DeYear, the discussion highlights the critical importance of air management, situational preparedness, and interdepartmental collaboration.

 

The experts emphasize the need for comprehensive preplanning, rigorous training processes, and real-world scenarios that require mutual-aid partnerships. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on operational burdens, the realities of high-rise firefighting, and strategies for enhancing firefighter safety and effectiveness amidst evolving challenges.

To read the Fire Engineering supplement, go to https://digital.clarionevents.com/clarionsupplements/2025_firefighter_air/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=1#pg1

 

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