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Understanding Building Construction Types - Firefighter Nation
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.
Pierce Manufacturing Joins Oshkosh Corporation to Showcase the …
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 ...
Aerial Apparatus - Firefighter Nation: Fire Rescue
Aerial apparatus play a major role on today’s fireground, whether they’re aerial ladders, tower ladders, or tractor-drawn aerials. Firefighters must be familiar with the trucks their ...
The Four Warning Signs of Flashover - Firefighter Nation
May 30, 2020 · Rollover. Rollover is a reliable sign of a flashover but because of thick, black smoke it may not be visible. You may not be in the room that is on fire; therefore, you might not see it.
A Closer Look at LUNAR - Firefighter Nation: Fire Rescue
Feb 1, 2012 · A few weeks back, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the training facilities at the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS).
“Firefighter Syndrome”: A Unique Constellation of Interrelated …
Nov 21, 2024 · The accumulation of physiological, physical, psychological, and neuroendocrine injuries can lead to a profession-specific constellation of interrelated medical, social and psychological conditions ...
Fighting Vehicle Fires - Firefighter Nation: Fire Rescue
Jul 1, 2011 · Vehicle fires can involve everything from exploding struts to burning fuel to combustible metals. Greg Jakubowski provides real-life examples of vehicle fires that involved near-miss experiences ...
Suicide by Service - Firefighter Nation
Dec 19, 2024 · There is a major problem within the fire service, one that we can overlook no longer. Several firefighters from all over the American fire service have now directly been affected by another ...
Fire Department Access Requirements - Firefighter Nation
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 ...