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Fire Behavior Indicators and Fire Development - Part 2

It is essential to recognize when the fire is, or may be ventilation controlled and the influence of planned and unplanned changes in ventilation profile.

Article • June 16th, 2008
First Due: Size-Up Points for the Engine Company

The size-up for the engine company is a multi-layer task.You are the officer of an engine company responding to a reported fire in a private dwelling and dispatch calls you on the radio and states "Dispatch to Engine 234, it sound like you are going...

Article • June 2nd, 2008
"Going Green" May Make You "See Red"

What Happens When a Blanket of Insulation Conceals Overloaded Wiring? In a recent two-week period, the Syracuse, NY, Fire Department had five fires involving blown-in cellulose insulation. It surely is a case where homeowners trying to save money...

Article • June 1st, 2008
Unholy Smoke: Fires In Houses of Worship

By request of the author, this article is not available online.

Article • June 1st, 2008
Commercial Construction Considerations: Wood-Frame Buildings

Most firefighters would be surprised at how often wood is used as the primary structural component in commercial buildings.

Article • May 30th, 2008
Firefighters Need to Know

History of buildings like the Sofa Super Store has shown that enclosed structures are highly prone to producing multiple life threatening hazards.

Article • May 19th, 2008
Maintaining Fire and Emergency Protection at Large Venue Events

Fire and emergency personnel must be involved in event planning, training and safety enforcement of large venues.

Article • May 17th, 2008
A Firefighting Exit Strategy

By request of the author, this article is not available online.

Article • May 1st, 2008
High Risk/High Reward - Searching for Life on the Fireground - Part 2

This article is part of a series of articles focused on considerations for primary search.

Article • April 30th, 2008
Firehouse.com Weekly Drill: No. 1

This drill explores the variety of operations for ground ladders.The drill is designed to be a single page of information to conjure up discussions among your crew members. Sit down and talk about the exercises, and how they may apply to your company...

Article • April 28th, 2008
John Wayne

Freelancing and other acts of stupidity cannot be tolerated at any time. One must look at the big picture, what will be the final result?

Article • April 28th, 2008
Commercial Construction Considerations: Steel Components

Surprisingly to most firefighters, steel is a major building component that is very susceptible to fire.

Article • April 25th, 2008
Enclosed Shopping Malls: A Fire Department Perspective

By request of the author, this article is not available online.

Article • April 1st, 2008
Firehouse 21st Century High-Rise Training Series: Stack Effect

Curtis Massey defines the phenomenon of stack effect and details its implications on high-rise fires.

Article • April 1st, 2008
Engineered Floor And Roof Joists

By request of the author, this article is not available online.

Article • April 1st, 2008

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