The Essential Elements of Community Risk-Reduction
After the Ghost Ship Fire in December 2016, the Tucson (AZ) Fire Department took extra care in making sure that a similar event would be thwarted through aggressive fire prevention.
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The 12-Hour Tour
One response in New Jersey aided in the fire department’s understanding of the importance of partnering with the local utilities company.
Apparatus Deliveries
The Franktown (CO) Fire Department uses this MIDWEST quick attack vehicle as a first-out unit for structure fires and a secondary suppression unit as well as a wildland apparatus, says Deputy Chief David Woodrick.
TargetSolutions’ ISO Training Tracker
TargetSolutions has built a system that automatically tracks completed assignments and generates detailed reports structured perfectly for the ISO’s reviewing process.
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Mass Timber Construction in High-Rise Residential Structures: How Safe Is It?
A look at the new varied uses of mass timber components, the safety issues they pose for firefighters, and suggested actions for the fire service.
Walking the Walk
Cleaning turnouts is everyone’s responsibility to reduce exposure to cancer-causing carcinogens from firefighting.
PPE: How Clean is Clean?
From our January 2018 issue, read this supplement on addressing personal protective equipment (PPE) contamination control.
Tall Wood Buildings: Maximizing Their Safety Potential
The authors explain how a fire department in Canada prepared its members for this new lighter weight wood construction methods through education and vigilance in monitoring construction “milestones” facilitated by building a relationship with the builder and his workers.
Smoke from the Fire Alarm Control Room: How Your Risk Assessment Must Change
Work directly with your local electric utility to preplan and understand the hazards of electrical utility space fires, recognize its signs early, and know your limitations and those of your crew, and your equipment.
How Clean Is Clean? The Research Project Team and Effort
This three-year project is due to be completed no later than August 2018 and is funded through an AFG Fire Prevention & Safety Grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The BFD’s Transformation
Over the past several years, the Boston (MA) Fire Department (BFD) has made significant changes to its policies as it relates to bunker gear.
Proper PPE Storage
Protection, handling, and cleaning of PPE are critical to the health and well-being of a firefighter.