Fire Dynamics

On 12 August 2000, a fire destroyed buildings around Macomb’s downtown square. Ten fire units responded from McDoungh County to provide mutual aid for Macomb’s fire department. The fire department believed the fire started in a second story apartment. It was hard to contain since it trapped between the roof and floor. In addition numerous hoses where used throughout the day causing water pressure to be weak or even no water at times, allowing the …

…with implementing fire sprinkler programs. RFSI will also consult with fire officials on strategic planning, provides educational workshops and assists with presentations to policy makers. WORKS CITED “Fire Destroys Businesses.” Eagle <http://www.radiomacomb.com/news/archive/2000/august/081400.htm> “Creating fire response zones.” <http://groups.google.com/groups?q=+research+fire+sprinkler+systems&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&selm=Pine.SUN.3.91.960313084340.1171A-100000%40fema.gov&rnum=1> “The Sprinkler Network.” <http://www.sprinklernet.org/sprinklerinfo/index.html