Complex high-rise firefighting operations in New York City with FDNY Captain Chris Collier, and Lieutenants Dan Gordon and James Pirot
About this episode
Experts discuss the challenges and strategies of firefighting in New York City's high-rise buildings.
New York City is home to thousands of high-rise buildings, from legacy skyscrapers to modern glass towers. Their heights can range from seven stories to more than 100 stories, with vastly different interiors. The FDNY responds to fires and emergencies in all of them. Over the years, the FDNY has developed proven strategies and tactics but continues to adapt as they city’s skyline and building technologies evolve. Three experts in the field—Captain Chris Collier, and Lieutenants Dan Gordon and James Pirot—join host Battalion Chief Anthony Pascocello for a discussion on common challenges and best practices in these complex buildings.
People in this episode
Host: Anthony Pascocello
Guests: Chris Collier, Dan Gordon, James Pirot
Topics covered
- high-rise firefighting
- FDNY strategies
- building technologies
- fire safety
- urban emergencies
Keywords
- high-rise buildings
- firefighting tactics
- FDNY
- urban safety
- fire emergencies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FDNY
Places: New York City
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