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  • Loss Control In Structural Firefighting

    Dennis Compton discusses steps to help reduce excessive loss control on the fireground.

    Article • August 1st, 1996

  • Fire Risk Analysis

    In our last visit with you, we began our discussion of fire risk analysis and its companion in life, "community fire defenses." We started to look at how a community needs to be broken down for a proper study of risk potential. We spoke of classifying...

    Article • July 1st, 1996

  • Roof Coverings And "Tight Building Syndrome"

    In recent years, the rising costs of heating and cooling buildings has resulted in a variety of efforts aimed at improving the energy efficiency of the structures. Blown-in insulation, caulking of cracks, reduction of the number and size of attic...

    Article • July 1st, 1996

  • How To Use A Rapid Intervention Team

    Michael M. Dugan offers a guide to training and utilizing firefighters for this all-important job.

    Article • July 1st, 1996

  • Rapid Intervention Teams

    Robert Cobb outlines the role performed by a fireground unit that may be a firefighter's only chance for survival.

    Article • July 1st, 1996

  • Building Construction & Fire Spread

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

    Article • June 1st, 1996

  • Calculating Fire Flow

    Heavy fire was pushing from a few windows of the one-story factory. During the initial size-up, the chief recognized that conditions were not favorable. A strong wind was blowing from the rear of the fire building toward dwellings across from it. The...

    Article • June 1st, 1996

  • Roof Ventilation

    Richard Courtright offers a technique for making a dangerous operation safer for firefighters.

    Article • June 1st, 1996

  • Accountability On The Fireground

    Robert Cobb outlines ways in which departments keep track of members at fire scenes.

    Article • June 1st, 1996

  • Protecting Exposures

    Bernard D. Dyer describes how fireground commanders can counteract heat transfer.

    Article • June 1st, 1996

  • Protecting The Rescuers

    With the approach of summer, firefighters should prepare for the difficulties of operating in warm to hot weather. Physical conditioning can help us prepare for firefighting in conditions which can be dangerous to our health. Heat exhaustion, heat...

    Article • May 1st, 1996

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