Talkin’ Tactics: Brooklyn (NY) Structure Fire
Nick Salameh takes a closer look at fireground video from a Brooklyn fire and examines some possible learning points from the incident.
Talkin’ Tactics: Grand Rapids (MI) Dwelling Fire
Nick Salameh examines a fireground video from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and some of the possible firefighting tactics that may be applicable.
Today’s Evolving Fire Attack
The time has come to stop arguing over what we call something and put our energy into learning the “when” and “how” to effectively apply water to our firegrounds in the quickest way possible, writes P.J. Norwood and Nick J. Salameh.
Words Have Different Meanings: Then and Now in the Fire Service
Science plays an important role in helping us understand the evolving fireground. Firefighters would be wise to consider the modern fire science studies and to understand the meanings of their words in their proper context, writes Nick Salameh.
Commentary: Why Aren’t More Firefighters Making the Change to Intelligent Firefighting?
Science has evolved to be able to explore modern fire dynamics like never before. Nick Salameh offers his thoughts on why more firefighters aren't making use of the research.
Differentiating the “Fireground Phenomena”
Nick J. Salameh examines the main differences between backdrafts, smoke explosions, and flashovers.
Commentary: Disciplinary Learning Opportunities
Do we want firefighters to second-guess themselves and pause to determine if their actions will get them into trouble, or do we want them to do their job? Commentary from Nick Salameh.
Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction Refresher
By Nick J. Salameh Today, fire departments are no longer responsible for just fire and EMS. Firefighters are responsible for being knowledgeable about and proficient…
In Memoriam, Honor, Celebration
In honor of September 11, 2001, this space is dedicated to: The men, women, and children who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and beyond as…
Building Construction Review for Firefighters
Nick Salameh reviews some of the fundamentals of identifying different types of building construction for firefighters.