Description

Effect of reduced pressures on performance of firefighting branches in tall buildings

Aspects of high-rise firefighting - December 2004

The Building Disaster Assessment Group (BDAG) was established to consider the
issues, for fire authorities and their fire and rescue services in the UK, that have been
highlighted by the World Trade Centre (WTC) incident of 11th September 2001. A
principle aim of this group is to promote the health and safety of firefighters and
building occupants by ensuring that building design reflects the operational response
and practices of the fire and rescue service, and equally that operational practices
reflect building design assumptions.