2016 NFPA Conference & Expo

Changing Tactics for

High Voltage
Fire Fighting
Presented by:

Anthony Natale
Michael Stein
James Lynch

Historical Issues
Product Testing
Fixed Systems
Command & Control
Hazards & Response Tactics

Low Frequency
High Hazard Events

Utility & Fire Department

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Exposure Protection & Suppression Agents

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Birdcage vs. Lessons Learned Design

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Bird Cage (Halo) Designs

Small K-Factor Nozzles
Short Throw/Push from Nozzles
Close Proximity to the Transformer
Lower Pressure Requirements (20 psi)
Excessive nozzles to protect the
transformer (30 - 40 nozzles)

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One & One Rest to Staging

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 Anthony Natale
917 417372
Consolidated Edison of New York
natalean@coned.com
Michael Stein
516-315-0117
Fire Command Consultants
CaptSteinFDNY@aol.com

James Lynch
312-351-5919
jlynch@ampedi.com
AMPED I Research & Development

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