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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.
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...
Fire Law: Five Laws & the Fire Service - Firehouse
WEBMay 1, 2020 · Curt Varone narrows a list of 29 law/codes that affect the fire service to the handful that are most impactful.
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.
determining how much water is needed for effective fire control
WEBJul 30, 2010 · Determining the amount of water needed to extinguish a fire in a specific building is best accomplished during the pre-planning stage. This can be achieved through a deliberate calculation of the ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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WEBJul 1, 2012 · Christopher J. Naum examines building types and classifications to anticipate variables in structural integrity and resiliency to the effects of extreme fire behavior for firefighters...