Feb 1, 2012 · Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.

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May 8, 2018 · NFPA 1. NFPA 1 requires fire department access roads to meet much of the same criteria as the IFC. I will focus on the differences here. One additional requirement in NFPA 1 is that the access be ...

Nov 22, 2024 · Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh died after experiencing a medical emergency while responding to a house fire in the city’s East Hills neighborhood.

Dec 23, 2024 · Booth will highlight advanced electrification, safety, and connected solutions to support the next generation of firefighting. APPLETON, Wisconsin (December 23, 2024) – Pierce Manufacturing Inc ...

May 1, 2012 · When it comes to job functions, ladder companies have historically been tasked with ventilation as their bread and butter function. In ventilation training, a significant amount of time is spent ...

Dec 3, 2018 · Here is a brief overview of the technologies available today. Radiating cable system (AKA leaky cable). A radiating cable is a long, flexible antenna with slots that broadcast radio frequency (RF ...

Aug 27, 2021 · Video via THEMAJESTIRIUM1’s YouTube channel Here, the FDNY is operating for a quickly knocked down 10-75 all-hands fire in a vacant building on W. 47th Street in the Hell’s Kitchen ...

Apr 23, 2012 · Here’s an example: The minimum TPP rating for NFPA 1971-compliant coats and trousers is 35, which provides 17.5 seconds of protection until a second-degree burn is caused, in dry gear.

Feb 1, 2010 · Understanding the needed flow for a particular fire is an essential skill. Homer Robertson reviews two common fire flow formulas and provides drills to help you practice them with your crew.