As part of this weeks content, you read TR-049 High-Rise Office Building Fire One Meridian Plaza and TR-082 Operational Considerations for High-rise Firefighting. Using the information you gained in those readings write a paper on the following:
On Saturday, February 23, 1991, the Philadelphia Fire Department received an alarm for a fire in the 38-story high-rise One Meridian Plaza. This twelve alarm fire would take over 18 hours to control and take the life of three firefighters before the thirtieth floor sprinkler system stopped the vertical spread. This was just one in a series of high-rise incidents which demonstrated problems unique to these structures.
1. Considering all the problems noted in the technical reports, which problem or problems caused the most difficulties at this fire?
Then, considering the pressure reducing devices that are used in high-rises:
2. Discuss the issues firefighters had with these devices at One Meridian Plaza.
3. Be sure you also discuss the difference between pressure reducing valves and flow restricting devices and what you would do to insure that these devices operate properly.
4. How can fire departments be prepared for these types of fire protection system issues?
Writing assignments must include the following:
1. Title Page
2. Main Body – (Introduction, main body, and conclusion) – You must also include headings in the paper so that the reader can distinguish between your key points. Also, correctly cite your sources.
3. Reference Page (Be sure to pay attention to the indentions for each source).
Paper must be a minimum of 2 full APA formatted pages not counting the title page or the reference page.
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