Drawn by Fire: Breaking the Chains
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FE Volume 175 Issue 6
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Obstacles at a Queens Eight-Alarm Fire
FDNY Queens Borough Commander Fred Schaaf describes firefighting efforts and problems during a fire in an H-type apartment building.
Products/Services/Media: June 2022
View some firefighting products and services showcased in the June 2022 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
Left Seat Tips and Tactics, Part 1
Nick Peppard gives this detailed look at the responsibilities and priorities of the driver/engineer, one of the most critical positions on the fireground.
More FE Volume 175 Issue 6
Apparatus Deliveries: June 2022
Check out some recent rigs profiles in the June 2022 issue, including this heavy rescue built for the United Fire Company.
Smoldering Fires: Factors and Fuels
Smoldering fires constitute a unique, specialized form of combustion. Vyto Babrauskas reviews some of the highlights of research on this topic.
Letters to the Editor: June 2022
Read some letters to the editor from the June 2022 issue of Fire Engineering Magazine.
We Need Rapid Water
Mike Ciampo enumerates some of the challenges firefighters may face with a heavily involved vehicle on fire with exposures.
Reconnaissance of Legacy Buildings
Chris Tobin and Lex Shady on the need for firefighters to develop a knowledge of building construction to rival their knowledge of fire behavior.
Hazmat Incident in New Mexico: Sulfur Dioxide Alarm
Gary B. Tinagero and Philip Luna, two members of Sandia National Laboratories Emergency Response Team, describe a hazmat call at the facility.
The Inside Approach: Venting Stairwell Scuttles and Bulkhead Doors
Alex Degnan considers venting from the roof door or scuttle hatch over the stairs and how this tactic can positively impact firefighting operations.
Applying SLICERS to Ensure Firefighter Safety
Firefighter and aspiring officer Ryan Petsche applies the elements of SLICERS to a house fire response.