How Decatur Firefighters Are Battling the Heat
Misting trailer is only part of the effort.
With heat advisories almost a daily occurrance and no real relief in sight, firefighters are especially vulnerable to exhaustion and other heat-related afflications. But the Decatur Fire Department has its own way of helping its personnel make it through particularly brutal hot weather. "During these hot summer days we try to limit our exposure to outdoor activities unless necessary," said Assistant Fire Chief Tim Hatcher. "And we have our own misting trailer." The forced-air misting trailer is used for calls in which a cooler environment is needed for rest and rehab, as well as for special events like the city's recent 4th of July festivities. The misting trailer is Hatcher's brainchild. "While visiting Bush Gardens and standing in the …
