FE Volume 173 Issue 6
The June 2020 issue of Fire Engineering features Tim Walsh on a building collapse in Illinois, Josh Burchick on RIT activation, and much more!
FE Volume 173 Issue 6
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Wayne, Billy, and Susan Meet Cheech and Chong
How are we going to manage marijuana when it finally is legal nationwide as a recreational substance? Bobby Halton on the fire service aspects of marijuana legalization.
The 2020 Wildland Supplement
Check out the 2020 Fire Engineering Wildland Supplement, which features a variety of pieces on wildland firefighting and is bundled with our June issue.
Illegal Conversions: The Hidden Danger to Firefighters and the Public
Illegal structure conversions can be deadly for occupants and crews. Firefighters must be aware of the signs of a structure designed for one purpose but illegally converted to another, and of the inherent dangers within.
More FE Volume 173 Issue 6
News in Brief: June 2020
Read recent fire news from the June 2020 issue of Fire Engineering, including research on time to flashover and fire standards.
Letters to the Editor: June 2020
Read Letters to the Editor from the June 2020 issue of Fire Engineering, including one on Chief Bobby Halton's interview with Kevin Shea.
Safety Leadership: The Company Officer’s Chief Concern
Ronald E. Kanterman uses his 44 years of fire service experience to give this brief but vital rundown the role safety plays in the decisions every chief must make.
Project Mayday: Update
Donald Abbott updates readers on the findings of his study on Maydays and their causes and frequencies.
Company/Association News: June 2020
Read fire industry news from the June 2020 issue of Fire Engineering, including a roundup of recent fire department promotions.
Apparatus Deliveries: June 2020
Check out some recent fire truck deliveries, including this SEAGRAVE for the Hudson (NH) Fire Department.
Products/Services/Media: June 2020
Check out some firefighting products showcased in the June 2020 issue of Fire Engineering, including these structural firefighting boots from Honeywell.
Third-Alarm Ductwork Fire: Communications and Coordination Ensure Success
At a third-alarm fire involving ductwork, the coordination of and communication with multiple responding companies ensure the structure is saved.