Industrial Silo Fire and Explosion- Charlotte, North Carolina

by U.S Federal Emergency Management Agency

Overview

This incident highlights the need for the recognition of the dangers of oxygen-limiting silos regardless of their use and setting. Other issues identified are the need for a hazard and risk assessment process in decisionmaking on the fireground, the importance of site control and accountability, the need for group training in technical rescue operations, the coordination of non-fire department resources and the role of emergency management personnel fulfilling an active role in a unified command structure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781482783025
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	03/21/2013
Series:	U.S. Fire Administration Technical Report 122
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.05(d)