It is hoped that this information
will assist in reducing your losses and help speed your return to a
normal lifestyle.
First, we would like to answer
some questions you might have about our fire operations and
procedures.
1. Was it really necessary
to break the windows and put holes in the roof?
As a fire burns, it moves upward, then outward. Removing windows and
cutting holes in the roof, ventilation in firefighting terms, stops
that damaging outward movement of smoke and heat and enables us to
locate potential victims, and fight the fire more efficiently,
resulting in less damage in the long run. This procedure also
reduces the risk of serious injury to firefighters.
2.
Why did the firefighters put holes in the walls and ceiling?
They had to be absolutely sure there was no "hidden" fire inside the
walls, ceilings and partitions.
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