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Fire Behavior Indicators and Fire Development - Part 1 - Firehouse
WEBMar 30, 2008 · A fire can continue to grow through flame spread or by ignition of other fuel within the compartment.
Station Design: Integrating NFPA Standards into Your Fire Station
WEBJun 26, 2018 · Jennifer Bettiol and Ray Holliday discussed how NFPA standards and building codes can impact the design of fire stations.
Homemade Explosives: Current and Emerging Threats - Firehouse
WEBNov 30, 2011 · Homemade explosives typically are made by combining an oxidizer with a fuel. Many of these materials are simple to make, requiring little technical expertise or specialized equipment...
Back to Basics: Standpipe Systems - Firehouse
WEBNov 29, 2006 · Back to Basics: Standpipe Systems. Nov. 29, 2006. Codes will speculate the type of system that will be installed and where the hose connections shall be located. Standpipes are a critical tool ...
Massive 8-Alarm Fire Injures 16 FDNY Firefighters, Five Others
WEBApr 7, 2021 · Watch on More than 20 people —including as many as 16 FDNY firefighters —were injured in a massive eight-alarm blaze that tore through a Queens apartment building Tuesday.
Motor Vehicle Extrication: Initial Response Considerations
WEBApr 23, 2019 · Motor Vehicle Extrication: Initial Response Considerations. Michael Daley says when we think extrication, we are really talking about disentanglement, the actual removal of the vehicle from around ...
Understanding the Use of Fire Department Connections - Firehouse
WEBJul 11, 2017 · Anthony Rowett details the use of the FDC to augment or supply sprinkler or standpipe systems.
Foam Fundamentals | Firehouse
WEBApr 1, 2019 · Todd Bane outlines the best uses of Class B foam while Anthony Tricarico addresses Class A foam and wetting agents.
Defining and Differentiating Primary and Secondary Searches
WEBDec 31, 2020 · Charlie Evans dives into primary and secondary searches, stressing that we owe it to those we serve and ourselves to do the job the right way every time.