Fire Service Engagement Team Responds to Construction Fires

The Fire Service Engagement team continued to build strategic relationships with fire services nationwide, in part by establishing themselves as a resource in the event of a construction fire.

In Aurora, Colorado, Greg Womack, manager of fire service relations, met with the local Fire Marshal, Captain, Fire Investigator, and Commander to discuss two construction fires that occurred three days apart. The two fires proved to be unrelated, and Womack was able to see the two sites and introduce Aurora area fire officials to AWC’s fire service resources.

In the aftermath of a construction fire in an affordable housing project in Redwood City, California, Womack met with the city’s Battalion Chief and walked through the site. Womack was able to offer AWC’s resources on construction fire safety and ensure that the fire would not lead to attempts to limit the use of wood products. The Chief was very open to AWC’s resources and even showed an interest in learning more about mass timber.
 

In addition to responding to construction fires, AWC’s Director of Fire Service Relations, Ray O’Brocki, joined representatives from a number of leading firefighting agencies from across the world for the first World Fire Congress. Attended by leaders responsible for preventing and fighting fires, the Congress united around the common goal of protecting communities and the environment. O’Brocki was the only building material interest representative present at the prestigious invite-only event.