hese fires are dangerous.

When approaching store fires, don’t make the mistake of using the same tactics that you use on a private dwelling fire. These fires can become deadly in an instant.

In this live classroom presentation, Chief John Norman walks us through many of the issues and pitfalls that arise when responding to store fires, including gaining access, the parapet, trusses, the disposable building, and alterations. The decisions made during these incidents can have a dramatic impact on the outcome for the occupants and responders.