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Top Floor Tactics Episode 17. A New Type of Exposure Problem

03.22.2024 - By Jeremy Donch and Robert RidleyPlay

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In this episode, Mickey Farrell discusses a new type of exposure problem when dealing with lithium-ion battery fires. He highlights three elements of these fires that are often overlooked: direct impingement, thermal runaway, and pressurized fire travel. Mickey emphasizes the importance of understanding these elements and how they impact firefighting strategies and tactics on the floor above the fire.

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