Lightweight Construction Revisited: ‘Sprinkle’ in Some Hope
Kris Blume has a reminder about some of the hazards that make lightweight construction so challenging for firefighters.
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Void Spaces in Private Dwelling Contribute to Fire Extension
James Kovacs reviews a December 2023 structure fire in Passaic, New Jersey, that underscores the need for firefighters to recognize problematic building construction features.
Operating in Unison
Proper training and prior experiences can help you learn when, where, and how to perform proper firefighting operational tactics.
Ventilation Deconstructed: A Framework for Decision Making
Nick Papa relates the "ventilation rules of 3s" and discusses the implications of tempo when it comes to structural firefighting operations.
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Combustible Void Spaces and Fire Extension in Lightweight Wood-Frame Buildings
This article from Paul Dansbach explains the fire extension potential and probabilities in lightweight wood-frame buildings.
Main Street Memo: Straight-Run Stairs
This month’s firefighter training bulletin on building construction focuses on the implications of straight-run stairs on fire behavior.
Think Inside the Box: Ventilation Tactics for One-Story Modern Homes
Eric Wahlberg considers ventilation tactics for modern homes, breaking them up into various discrete compartments—the interior, garage, and attic boxes.
Fairfax County (VA) Firefighter Near-Miss Takeaways
Dan Shaw shares some immediate lessons learned from an explosion and near miss for Fairfax County (VA) firefighters.
Think Inside the Box: Ventilation and Flow Path in Modern Homes
Adopting a "box" approach to the various spaces in modern homes can help firefighters with ventilation efforts. Eric Wahlberg has more.
Near Miss for VA Firefighter: Explosion After Forcible Entry
Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue crews experienced a close call earlier this week after an explosion occurred as firefighters attempted to make entry on the fireground.
Fire and Training: Rapid Fire Growth
Doug Cline and guest Chris Naum discuss dynamic fireground phenomena, firefighting tactics, and things that catch us off guard.
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.