Why Advanced Pre-Planning is Important: A Greensboro Case Study
Credit Hours:
2
Approximate reading time:
1 Hour
Approximate online time:
1 Hour
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Program Abstract
This program highlights a case study of a fire at 811 South Elm Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. The fire at an auto repair shop included a mayday call and was nearly fatal. This incident demonstrates the importance of advanced pre-planning for complex properties. Members of the Greensboro Fire Department discuss the incident, the lessons learned, and the changes they made going forward to improve their preplanning process.