Adopting a Know Before You Go Mentality for Fire Attack
Jack J. Murphy discusses how preplanning has evolved over the decades in the fire service and where firefighters need to go next.
Vision 20/20 Strategy-5 Codes and Standards
Jack J. Murphy outlines some of the goals of the Strategy-5 Codes and Standards task force when it comes to fire department code participation.
Forget Preplanning…Battle-Ready Intelligence
Jack J. Murphy says it's time to ditch the idea of preplanning and establish a "Know Before You Go" approach for fireground recon.
Rethink Battle-Ready Intelligence
Having prior knowledge of the battleground will enhance firefighters ability to mitigate emergencies and extinguish fires in larger buildings.
Battle-Ready Intelligence
Firefighters must have intelligence of a building or complex available to evaluate the potential magnitude of an incident.
Fire Service Recon of High-Rise Building Construction Sites
Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy detail some of the benefits of firefighters developing a rapport with building construction site owners and general contractors.
Response to High-Rise Buildings Under Construction
Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy review fire response to building construction sites and considerations for firefighters on scene.
What Firefighters Need to Know About High-Rise Building Systems
Firefighters must know and understand critical high-rise building systems to ensure both safety and operational success, write Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy.
‘Sick’ High-Rise Buildings Undergoing Alterations
High-rise buildings undergo a life cycle of being born, getting sick, and dying. Jack Murphy and Jerry Tracy on what that means for firefighters.
High-Rise Building and Large Complex Systems: Heating Appliances
Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy examine some of the concerns when dealing with cogeneration (co-gen) systems in large structures.