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About Mike Smith
Expertise
Questions regarding occupational health and safety, Plant protection, Emergency Response team training and tactics.

Experience
30 Years PSO, (Police, Fire, Medical) and plant protection.

Organizations
ASSE, TSC Training Director, Consultant

Education/Credentials
AAS Fire Science, Police Science

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Topic: Industrial Health and Safety

Expert: Mike Smith
Date: 4/22/2008
Subject: fire pumps

Question
why are fire pumps required and what type of buildings need them

Answer
Nicola,
Fire pumps are required for companies who do not have the required water system to fight the biggest fire possible at the facility.
That is the crude answer but it is true. Many companies do not have the volume or the pressure to fight a fire safely so it is augmented by fire pumps.
Does that help or did I confuse you?
Thanks
Mike

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