FIRE ENGINEERING
45 “FIREFIGHTERS IN THE CEILING”: A LOOK AT FIXED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND AGENTS A comprehensive collection of information on our second line of fire defense: “The World After Halon,” by Thomas J. Forsythe; “What Firefighters Should Know About Automatic Sprinkler Choices,” by Donald Garner and Gary Keith; “Automatic Sprinklers Save Resources,” by William F. Jenaway; “Water-Mist Fire Suppression Systems,” by Stephen Leeds; and “Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems,” by Paul B. Cromer.
81 HIGH-RISE CURTAIN WALL ADDS TO FIREFIGHTING CHALLENGES Fire extension via the curtain wall gap has been well-documented at two recent high-rise fires Accounting for this potential in fireground strategy and tactics and in fire prevention activities is critical to safe and successful high-rise operations. Robert C. Drennen
86 BANKERS TRUST FIRE, NEW YORK CITY A large high-rise fire in midtown Manhattan reinforces important lessons in high-rise fire protection practices, firefighting strategy and tactics, and elevator use. Ellsworth K. flushes
99 FIRE INVESTIGATION CHANGE AND EVOLUTION, PART 3: NEW TOOLS AND OLD MYTHS Fire investigation “art” is being replaced by science. Myths arc dying. New tools are available to the investigator. The third and final installment of a series that emphasizes the ultimate purpose of investigations: to reduce the death and destruction caused by fire. James //. Shanley, Jr.
109 FIRE INSPECTORS: BRIDGING THE CREDIBILITY GAP Is a badge more important than professional credentials in your jurisdiction? Before fire inspectors make a name for themselves—good or bad—they should obtain credentials that define them as true professionals. Mark Chubb
119 “GATING” A WINDOW TO SAVE A LIFE A technique for breaking windows of submerged vehicles for dive rescuers challenged with the extrication of trapped, drowning victims. E. H. Chip Sunier HI
127 THE ARSONIST’S PROFILE Bringing the characteristics anti behavior of the “typical” arsonist into sharper focus may help to narrow the field of possible suspects in your areas. Francis X. Holt
6 EDITOR’S OPINION
12 VOLUNTEERS CORNER
14 TRAINING NOTEBOOK
16 THE ENGINE COMPANY
22 THE TRUCK COMPANY
26 SPEAKING OF SAFETY
30 FIRE COMMENTARY
32 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
34 PREVENTION POINTS TO PONDER
36 NEWS IN BRIEF
42 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
129 FIRE SERVICE COURT
133 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
136 APPARATUS DELIVERIES
140 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
146 MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE
147 COMING EVENTS
148 NAMES IN THE NEWS
148 TRAINING AIDS
149 CLASSIFIEDS
152 RANDOM THOUGHTS
