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FE Volume 171 Issue 4
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Toothpick Towers: A Fire Officer’s Guide to Operating in Lightweight Wood-Frame Multiple Dwellings
It is imperative to understand how massive lightweight wood-frame multiple dwellings are being constructed, the dangers they present, and how to deal with them under fire conditions.
Lessons Learned from the Grenfell Tower Fire
Jim Gaut explains the role that the exterior wall assemblies on the Tower played in this fire’s quickly spreading and killing 71 people and steps the fire service can take to prevent future similar tragedies.
How Leaders Can Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Their Firefighters
The author explains how leaders can train firefighters to prepare for and face potentially traumatic events using methods that significantly reduces the chances of suffering post-traumatic stress disorder. Included are developing strengths in the firefighters that make them physically and emotionally stronger; interpersonal relations, and support and follow-up after the event.
More FE Volume 171 Issue 4
Stone Wool: Safer Insulation for Everyone
Combining stone wool insulation with I-joists provides the highest level of construction standards, fire safety, and many other benefits to homeowners, construction contractors, and firefighters.
The Downstream Effect of Acts of Violence Against First Responders
Actions have consequences. Inaction too has its consequence; and when it pertains to acts of violence against first responders, those consequences can and will have broad, wide-sweeping impacts to more than just the targeted audience.
Chief Brunacini’s impact, Sprinkler Head Flex Drops
Chief Bobby Halton’s well-chosen words in the Editor’s Opinion (December 2017) on Chief Alan Brunacini are well-appreciated. “Great” seems to miss the mark when describing his impact on our chosen craft.
Lessons Learned from a Taco Bell Restaurant Fire
Mark Waters details the lessons learned and shows you how to train all day and every day—no matter your department’s location—by building an indoor training prop.
The Impact of Ventilation at Structural Fires: Breaking Down the Fire Triangle
The author explains that ventilation is an important operation that can enhance as well as impede safe and effective structural firefighting and reveals the “why” of this issue.
Designing Training: Know Your Needs, Your Risks, and Your Firefighters
To design a relevant training program, you must manage your response area’s risks and and know your firefighters strengths and weaknesses.
Joint effort to save cardiac arrest patients
The new ECPR Alert prehospital life support protocol being tested at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in conjunction with the Columbus (OH) Division…
Preplanning for a Small-Town Terrorist Attack
The authors explain how a fire department in a small community can put together an efficient and safe response plan for a terrorist attack in its area.