The Back Step Boys: Jerry Tracy
Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer talk with guest Jerry Tracy about the new book he co-authored, High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges.
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Podcast: Fireground Strategies: High-Rise Vertical Challenges
Hosts Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk building construction and high-rise firefighting with Jerry Tracy and Jack J. Murphy.
Battle-Ready Intelligence
Firefighters must have intelligence of a building or complex available to evaluate the potential magnitude of an incident.
Fire Service Recon of High-Rise Building Construction Sites
Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy detail some of the benefits of firefighters developing a rapport with building construction site owners and general contractors.
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What Firefighters Need to Know About High-Rise Building Systems
Firefighters must know and understand critical high-rise building systems to ensure both safety and operational success, write Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy.
Response to High-Rise Buildings Under Construction
Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy review fire response to building construction sites and considerations for firefighters on scene.
Webinar: High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenge
Join an upcoming discussion with Glenn Corbett, Jack J. Murphy, and Jerry Tracy about the challenges of firefighting in high-rise buildings.
Podcast: Jack Murphy and Jerry Tracy on High-Rise Firefighting
Joe Pronesti and Bobby Halton sit down with Jerry Tracy and Jack Murphy, the authors of a forthcoming book on high-rise firefighting.
‘Sick’ High-Rise Buildings Undergoing Alterations
High-rise buildings undergo a life cycle of being born, getting sick, and dying. Jack Murphy and Jerry Tracy on what that means for firefighters.
High-Rise Building and Large Complex Systems: Heating Appliances
Jack J. Murphy and Jerry Tracy examine some of the concerns when dealing with cogeneration (co-gen) systems in large structures.
FDIC Preview: Join Jerry Tracy for “High-Rise Firefighting Accomplished Through Battle Planning”
The workshop's focus will be on preparing "Battle Plans" for high-rise fires and other emergencies that are appropriate for the level of conditions you will face on the fire floor.
The Art of Building Intelligence: Preparing High-Rise Operational Battle Plans
In high-rise buildings, the need for preincident planning and building intelligence is profound. Jack Murphy and Jerry Tracy on obtaining the info you need.