As you study historical fires, the data indicates that many of these fires are due to inadequate fire protection or the failure of proper building maintenance and upkeep. Some of these fires were even due to unintentional sabotage by onsite personnel with inadequate training on fire protection systems.

Reflect on how some of these unintentional sabotage maintenance issues onsite (e.g., blocking exit, blocking fire doors) will lead to greater potential for fires that will impact firefighters. What are some other unintentional actions that you have experienced or can think of that could impact firefighter and life safety? What types of unintentional actions might impact fire rating, wall assemblies, combustible materials, or smoke control features? Could any of these issues you identified cause fires to increase beyond control? Explain your rationale.

Your journal entry must be at least 200 words in length. No references or citations are necessary.