Letters to the Editor
In "Responding to Fires at Petrochemical Facilities" (November 2003), author Rick Haase does a great job pointing out the aspects and dangers of not only petrochemical fires but industrial firefighting as well.
FE Volume 157 Issue 1
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RESTAURANT/NIGHTCLUB FIRES
Every fire department in the United States must have in its jurisdiction a restaurant similar to the one presented in this month's scenario.
HIGH-RISE COMMAND KIT
High-rise fires can be SOME of the most hostile organizational forums within which to conduct operations (photo 1).
INCREASING TRANSFORMER RELIABILITY USING INSULATING OIL ANALYSIS
Transformers are found at all levels of the industrial infrastructure, from the power generating station to the power end-user facility.
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Company / Association News
SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS, LLC announced Caterpillar will become its standard engine.
Preplanning Building Hazards
This multistory apartment house in Ohio features balloon-frame construction because it provides a better base for brick veneer. Such construction offers less shrinkage in height in vertical vs. horizontal wood members, which allows better adhesion for the brick veneer.
Do You Live in “Anytown”?
The headline read, "Anytown Fire Department swears in new officers."
SHORT TACTICAL THOUGHTS
I had a great fire service instructor, a prolific writer, who once told me, "It was perfect when you got it, sonny; don't edit it!"
Products/Services/Media
Pelican introduces the new SABRELITE™ LED FLASHLIGHT
Firefighter Safety at Vehicle Extrications
Firefighter safety is arguably the most important aspect of any vehicle extrication. Minimizing hazards and maximizing safety are the responsibility of the company officer in charge of the extrication scene.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR ISO RATING?
As firefighters, we often hear references to the ISO or the ISO rating of our fire departments.
THE ISO’S PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION PROGRAM
As a public safety and fire prevention professional, you may already know a good deal about the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Public Protection Classification (PPC™) program.