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  • Automatic Sprinkler Systems: The "Silent Sentinels"

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    Article • October 1st, 1999

  • Basic Firefighting: Forcible Entry
    Basic Firefighting: Forcible Entry

    A basic understanding of forcible entry tools and techniques by applying the material in a practical setting. Session Reference: Topic: Basic Firefighting: Forcible Entry Level of Instruction: 1 Time Required: 3 Hours...

    Article • August 1st, 1999

  • Why Are High-Rise Fires Killing & Injuring People?

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    Article • July 1st, 1999

  • Lumberyard Fires

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

    Article • March 31st, 1999

  • Commercial Fires: Where Danger Awaits Firefighters

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    Article • February 28th, 1999

  • The Engine Company Chauffeur - Part 2

    John J. Salka Jr. outlines the critical tactics every engine company chauffeur should master.

    Article • February 28th, 1999

  • Basic Firefighting: Ground Ladders
    Basic Firefighting: Ground Ladders

    The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of ground ladder operations, positioning fire streams with ladders, carrying ground ladders, raising ground ladders, and climbing ground ladders. Session Reference: 2 Topic: Basic...

    Article • February 1st, 1999

  • High-Rise Firefighting Strategies - Part 3

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

    Article • January 31st, 1999

  • Class A Foam Applications

    Rod Carringer offers an in-depth analysis of the benefits of foam applications as part of a fire-suppression strategy.

    Article • December 31st, 1998

  • Extinguishing Chimney Fires With Positive Pressure Ventilation
    Extinguishing Chimney Fires With Positive Pressure Ventilation

    Extinguishing a working chimney fire with PPV and a dry chemical extinguisher is a relatively easy task to perform. It eliminates the need for placing personnel in harms way with extended roof operations, especially during periods of inclement weather...

    Article • December 1st, 1998

  • High-Rise Firefighting - Part 2

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

    Article • November 30th, 1998

  • Using Specialized Appliances, Applicators & Distributors

    Advances in hose and nozzle design, coupled with improvements in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective clothing, have allowed the aggressive interior handline attack to succeed in situations where it would have failed in our fathers...

    Article • October 31st, 1998

  • High-Rise Firefighting - Part 2

    High-rise fires have proven to be very deadly. Fires that caused large losses of life include: March 26, 1911 - Triangle Shirtwaist Co. fire in New York City (146 dead). June 5, 1946 - Hotel LaSalle fire in Chicago (61 dead). Dec...

    Article • October 1st, 1998

  • Conducting A Proper Size-Up

    Michael M. Dugan explores what a size-up is and how it should be done in order to avoid making potentially fatal mistakes.

    Article • August 1st, 1998

  • Forcible Entry: Conducting The Size-Up

    Robert Morris sizes up the most effective methods of forcible entry at secured buildings in emergency and non-emergency situations.

    Article • July 1st, 1998

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