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Breaking Down the 'W' for Extreme Weather Tactics
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 3897
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Summary
On this episode of Fireground Strategies, hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy break down the 'W' from John Norman’s "COAL WAS WEALTH" size‑up acronym and translate it into practical tactics for extreme heat, storms, and flash flooding. They cover preincident planning and hot weather policies; front‑loading alarms and one‑bottle/short‑shift strategies; crew rotations; on‑scene rehab; recognition of heat illness; generator and solar power hazards; live wire risks in windstorms; water supply; and mutual‑aid challenges during storms. They also explain FDIC instructor selection and encourage submitting road‑tested classes.