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Rethinking Fire Safety and Urban Design
This chapter examines the impact of oversized American fire trucks on urban planning and public safety. It highlights the disconnect between the design of fire response vehicles and the actual needs of communities, advocating for a reevaluation of emergency response strategies. The discussion also contrasts American and European approaches to fire safety, emphasizing the importance of adapting infrastructure to better accommodate both emergency services and community wellbeing.