Drawn by Fire: October 2023
Check out Paul Combs's illustration from the October 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
FE Volume 176 Issue 10
Read firefighter training articles from the October 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, with pieces from Stephen Marsar, Tom Merrill, Stefan Svensson, Nick Peppard, and more!
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Eight Tips for Becoming a Better Professional Volunteer Firefighter
Thomas A. Merrill offers eight tips for reminding the world of the good people that fill the membership of the fire service.
Shafts, Chutes, and Voids
When firefighters talk about shafts, chutes, and voids, we have to understand that there are differences between them.
Letters to the Editor: October 2023
Check out some letters to the editor we received that ran in the October 2023 issue of Fire Engineering magazine.
More FE Volume 176 Issue 10
Company Operations in Garden-Style Apartments
Jarrod Sergi looks at how firefighters can best approach battling fires in garden-style apartment buildings.
Fire Suppression Using Water
For putting out fires, firefighters should know and understand how water works when used as a suppressing agent, writes Stefan Svensson.
Exposure Designations for Irregular and Odd-Shaped Buildings
Stephen Marsar looks at how firefighters ought to size up irregularly shaped buildings in their response areas.
Fires in Discount Mercantile Occupancies
This article will examine factors firefighters must constantly consider when operating at fires in discount, auto parts, and convenience stores.
The Engine Company-Based Search
If you don't have a truck company or the truck is designated to other tasks, you must perform an engine-based search.
Lessons Learned from a Large-Loss Fire Involving an ESFR Sprinkler System
On June 6, 2020, in Redlands, California, an early-morning fire destroyed a 600,000-square-foot warehouse, resulting in a loss of more than $200 million.
Traits and Principles of High-Performing Engine Companies
What makes a great engine company? Nick Peppard lists some key attributes that this crucial firefighting function requires.
Karl Makes a Difference
David Rhodes considers the story of Karl Prinzler of Indianapolis, his impact on safety, and how it can inform our approach today.