A Philosophy of Science for the Fire Service
After a fatal fire, Marc Coenen sought to better understand how mental shortcuts can impact firefighters' decision-making process.
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The Art of Reading Smoke: Understanding the Color
In smoke reading, the most misunderstood aspect and its implications are the recognition and analysis of color.
Firefighting Basics: Aggressive Cooling and Preflashover Conditions
Mark van der Feyst looks at some elements to watch for in terms of flashover and aggressive cooling methods.
Podcast: Main Street Firefighting: Reading Smoke
Host Joe Pronesti talks to Seattle (WA) Deputy Chief (Ret.) Phil Jose about reading smoke and firefighting in "Main Street" buildings.
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Webcast: Reading Smoke: The Next Generation
How are your skills when it comes to reading smoke? Join us for a Webcast with Phil Jose of the Seattle (WA) Fire Department as he takes a fresh look at this vital skill.
USFA: Backdraft and Reading Smoke
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) released a training bulletin dealing with recognizing the dynamic fire phenomenon known as backdraft.
Reading Smoke: Understanding the ‘White Smoke’ Traps
A closer look at “white smoke” or “cold smoke” at a fire and what it means.
Phil Jose: Reading Smoke and the Transfer of Command Process
Training in the reading smoke process develops an understanding its concepts and impacts and how to apply those concepts into the role of the incident commander.
Training Bulletin: Reading Smoke
Alex Langbell provides a review of the basics of reading smoke.
David Dodson: The Art of Reading Smoke
David Dodson discusses the Art of Reading Smoke in today's fire service.
David Dodson: The Art of Reading Smoke
David Dodson discusses the importance of what reading smoke is all about in the fire service.
FDIC 2014: Keep Up Your ‘Reading Smoke’ Skills
If you haven't been to many structure fires lately, your "reading smoke" skills may have diminished. Join Dave Dodson at this year's FDIC for a refresher in the form of a workshop and breakout session.