Brain and Fire: Thinking Under Pressure
Marc Coenen considers some of the ways fireground stress can impact firefighter decision making—for better and for worse.
Fire Dynamics
The Latest
Fire Dynamics Education and Implementation of Research-Based Firefighting Tactics
P.J. Norwood and Brian Hurst discuss fire dynamics education and the implementation of research-based firefighting tactics.
Operating in the Flow Path
Ryan Tripp emphasizes the need for firefighters at all levels to have a solid understanding of flow path to accomplish the mission.
Unlocking the Secrets of Fire Behavior: A Vital Evolution in Firefighting Tactics
Sean Gray and P.J. Norwood consider heat release rate, heat transfer, pressure, flammable ranges, legacy vs. modern fire development, and other topics.
More Fire Dynamics
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.
Think Inside the Box: Ventilation Tactics for Modern Two-Story Homes
Eric Wahlberg examines how to apply the "box" concept when it comes to firefighting tactics in modern two-story and open concept homes.
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.
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 Suppression Using Water
For putting out fires, firefighters should know and understand how water works when used as a suppressing agent, writes Stefan Svensson.
Talkin’ Tactics: Whitehall (PA) Basement Fire
Nick Salameh looks at video from a basement fire in a middle-of-the-row dwelling and offers some strategic and tactical considerations.
Main Street Memo: Fingers of Smoke
Joe Pronesti, Chris Tobin, and Alexis Shady take a look at what smoke behavior can suggest about fire conditions in your "Main Street" buildings.