Much is made of the impact of door control on fire dynamics during fire suppression operations, however its just as critical to the survival of civilians before firefighters arrive. This month, Mike Alt created a brochure that you can use to inform your citizens about the importance of keeping the door closed.
That’s just one of our Web-only features that ran in February. Check out more of our Web exclusives at http://emberly.fireengineering.com/features.html.
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Before you take over the world, take time to “STRETCH” and remember what it was that you wanted from your training officer, writes Brian Zaitz.
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Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood along with Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton talk to Stephen Marsar of the FDNY.
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In his new Construction Concerns, Gregory Havel discusses NFPA 10 and the placement of and specifications for fire extinguishers in residential and commercial structures. |
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This series of training drills from Forest Reeder pits veteran firefighters against new recruits, forcing them to test their knowledge about common firefighting concerns in their departments. |
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Many paid and volunteer firefighters go their entire careers without ever pulling a victim out of a structure. Sharing this information is just as heroic as pulling that citizen out, writes Michael Alt.
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Ray McCormack addresses the idea of firefighters getting too close to the fire before applying water. |
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Bobby Halton and Erich Roden join host Rick Lasky to talk with guests Becki White, Jim Crawford, and Brian Zaitz and community integrated risk reduction. |
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Now you’ve seen everything…a new one from Paul Combs of Drawn By Fire on the so-called “50 Shades” effect.
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This fire occurs in a cold storage facility made of concrete construction. Check out a new training simulation from Skip Coleman.
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Pittsburgh (PA) Bureau of Fire Lieutenant Dan Doyle offers fellow firefighters this Traditions Training drill to remind them the importance on the use and positioning of their ground ladders. |
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Hosts Bill Gustin and Mike Dugan talk to Dan Shaw, Clark Lampling, Jason Hoevelmann, Erich Roden, and Bobby Halton. |
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Michael A. Clark discusses the importance of SCBA training and a method he implemented to help ensure firefighters aren’t running low on air during structure fires.
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Host Steve Pegram talks to Brad French, Devon Wells, Nick Martin, and Bobby Halton about determining training priorities for the new year, RIT and Mayday training, and much more. |
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Whatever you plan, always consider your community’s “fingerprint,” and identify how these factors impact the development or outcome goals of your plans, writes Mark Wallace.
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This fire occurs in a three-story storefront. It has many apartments on the upper two floors. Skip Coleman offers a new fire training scenario.
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Fire Engineering Editorial Cartoonist Paul Combs has a new cartoon about loyalty in the fire service. |
