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Over a 10-year span we have recorded 13 separate incidents of wheels nearly or completely separating from Type 6 engines due to problems related to lug nuts and studs.
Latest Episode - Structure Protection Specialist Hunter S. Bell III discusses his unusual career trajectory into wildland fire, and shares lessons on structure protection principles and the use of sprinklers to effectively protect structures without causing water damage.