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Wilmington Firefighters Battle Summer Heat | Wilmington News
Wilmington’s firefighters are battling record-breaking heat this summer, adapting daily operations to stay safe—cutting non-essential training, shifting work to early mornings, and enforcing strict hydration and rest breaks. Supervisors monitor crews closely for signs of heat stress, adjusting protocols based on real-time conditions. This isn’t just seasonal prep—it’s year-round readiness, since their gear stays hot no matter the weather. When fires erupt, crews rotate every 15 minutes to cool down, hydrate, and recover before re-entering the heat. It’s a high-stakes balancing act, but one…
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