Today on Firehouse – Ep. 15: Nashville Christmas Day Explosion with Fire Chief William Swann

Jan. 6, 2021
Nashville Fire Director/Chief William Swann talks about the roles of leadership and training in the Christmas Day explosion and deadly March 2020 tornado.

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Peter Matthews talks with Nashville Fire Department Director/Chief William Swann about the Christmas Day explosion. Chief Swann shares how previous incidents and trainings with local, state and federal agencies allowed for a unified command to be established and operate smoothly after the bombing that damaged over 40 buildings. The two discuss the lessons Nashville Fire has learned from the Christmas Day explosion and the deadly March 2020 tornado and how important training and preparation are for all first responders. 

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