Wednesday, February 8, 2012
A Welcome Disruption
By David Congini
Self-contained chemical-extinguishing devices provide another option for battling structure fires....
Self-Contained Chemical Extinguisher Deployment Guidelines
Guidelines for both pre-deployment and post-deployment use of self-contained chemical-extinguishing devices when battling structure fires....
Up on the Rooftop, New Dangers Lurk
By Ronny J. Coleman
The roof is Santa Claus's domain, the place where he prances about, according to the legend, to deliver presents to children on Christmas Eve. But, rooftops always have been a danger zone for firefighters....
WUI Firefighting Starts at the Grassroots
By Glenn Bischoff (glenn.bischoff@penton.com)
Fire departments can work with community stakeholders to develop a fire-mitigation plan that will reduce risks and better position departments to respond should a wildland-urban interface fire occur....
Ready or Not, Here 'It' Comes
By Ronny J. Coleman
For the first time in history, there is real potential for resolving the fire problem in single- and multiple-family occupancies....
Break Out the Bubbly
By Neal Brooks
Without question, the use of Class A foam has become more popular, given its advantages in knockdown time, firefighter safety and environmental impact compared with untreated water. Nevertheless, there are many departments that still are wondering whether Class A foam is right for them....
A Different Animal
By Ted Halpin
Agricultural silo fires present unique challenges and dangers to firefighters....
Silo Firefighting, Step by Step
By Ted Halpin
View this step-by-step guide to silo firefighting....
Wildfire Study Urges Call-Center Consolidation, Volunteer Stipends
By Mary Rose Roberts
Earlier this year, San Diego County officials hired Citygate Associates to conduct a regional fire-deployment study that would assess the county’s fire-service resources, fire-suppression capabilities and shortcomings. The study came after a rash of fast-burning, acreage-charring fires hit the county....
Class A Delivery
By Janet Wilmoth (janet@firechief.com)
An alternative to compressed-air foam systems for the delivery of Class A foam is a high-pressure foam system....
Shipboard Firefighting is a Different Animal
By Robert R. Rielage
The first rule to remember is that for every gallon of water used on a shipboard fire, a gallon of water also has to be pumped off. Failure to do so may subsequently sink the ship....
Worth the Effort
By Rick Black
Gaining international accreditation for a fire department requires some work, but the operational and administrative benefits are huge....
Steady as She Flows
By Keith Klassen
Keeping your CAF system healthy is imperative. Here's how to do it....
N.H. en-Gauges in Extinguisher Protection
By Mary Rose Roberts
The proprietary software tracks the age, the in-service date and incident history, including usage and inspections, for each fire extinguisher....
Suppression Ratings See Unscheduled Maintenance
By Janet Wilmoth (janet@firechief.com)
Mike Waters, vice president of risk-decision services, discusses the process for the proposed changes to ISO's Fire Suppression Rating Schedule....
The Invisible Flame
By James McLean & Dryver Huston
Hydrogen fires create new — and hard to detect — hazards for responders. But a new take on thermal imaging can help....
Understanding fire-victim thinking is key to saving them
By Glenn Bischoff
According to the session “Why people die in fires,” presented at the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch conference in Orlando, many injuries and deaths occur because victims fail to grasp the seriousness of their predicaments or make poor decisions fueled by stress and/or a herd mentality....
Snorkel Helps Firefighters Access Snow-Covered Hydrants
By Mary Rose Roberts
The hydrant snorkel is a made of galvanized steel and is installed in autumn before snowfall. ...
Doing More with Less
By Mary Rose Roberts (maryrose.roberts@penton.com)
More fire departments turn to foam to more effectively fight fires, especially when water is scarce....
Two States Adopt Sprinkler Regulations
The state of New Hampshire approved building-code changes that will require all new one- and two-family homes and townhouses built in the state to be equipped with fire-sprinkler systems starting April 1, 2012....
Strong with the Wind
By Dr. Ed Brotak
In extreme weather conditions, fire control is difficult — if not impossible....
ICC Retains Residential Sprinkler Requirements
By Mary Rose Roberts & Janet Wilmoth
ICC members voted during the ICC code development hearings to retain residential fire sprinkler requirements in the International Residential Code....
NIST Takes Snapshot of Station Fire
By Mary Rose Roberts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology sent two staffers to Los Angeles County to conduct a post-fire evaluation of the Station Fire....
Forest Service to Investigate Station Fire Tactics
By Mary Rose Roberts
The U.S. Forest Service will conduct an interagency review of suppression efforts used during the massive Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest in Southern California...
Factory Approved
By Keith Klassen
A rural Arizona department found a way to extend its water supply through CAFS technology and hands-on education....
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