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Fire Departments Can Help Make Streets Safer, and Here’s How
Sep 4, 2024
Collin Woodard, an author and journalist, dives into the peculiar issue of oversized fire trucks and their impact on urban safety. He discusses how these massive vehicles make streets more dangerous, calling for a reevaluation of fire department strategies. Woodard contrasts American and European fire safety approaches, advocating for smaller, more efficient vehicles. He also highlights how fire departments are evolving to tackle broader public safety challenges beyond just fires, emphasizing the need for better resource management and community-focused solutions.
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- The oversized dimensions of North American fire trucks contribute to the danger on urban streets, necessitating a reevaluation of vehicle sizes for public safety.
- Encouraging the use of smaller, more agile fire response vehicles could address many of the non-fire-related emergencies that departments encounter today.
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