Post-Fire Cold Weather Wet Decon

January 8, 2020
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A look at reducing contaminants in 17-degree weather during a UL FSRI research fire. (aredfireengine, YouTube)

Reducing contaminants in 17-degree weather

A look at reducing contaminants in 17-degree weather during a UL FSRI research fire. (aredfireengine, YouTube)

aredfireengine – A demonstration of cold weather on scene firefighter wet decon following UL FSRI research burns in Beavercreek Ohio. The outside air temperature was 17 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of video.

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