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Documentary Focuses on Charleston (SC) Fire Department Recovery After Sofa Super Store Fire

A new documentary produced by by STATter911 Communications and Greg Guise Media for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation examines how the Charleston (SC) Fire Department is coping with changes in the wake of the death of nine firefighters at the 2007 Sofa Super Store fire.

Report Details MD Workshop Findings on the Residential Fire Environment

The United States Fire Administration shares findings of its December 2012 workshop on the evolving fire environment in today's residential buildings.

NY Firefighters Burned, Injured in Deadly Fire

Four Syracuse (NY) firefighters suffered burns and one broke his hand in a deadly fire yesterday.

Two NJ Firefighters Injured in Four-Alarm Fire

Two firefighters suffered nonlife-threatening injuries in a four-alarm house fire Thursday night in Passaic, New Jersey.

Injured PA Firefighter Returns Home

A Lancaster city (PA) firefighter left rehab and returned home three months after being badly burned in a fire that killed two people.

Construction Concerns: Construction Types and Fire Behavior

Greg Havel reviews fire behavior preplanning for the various construction types and describes a tactical approach for firefighters operating in buildings about which they have little preincident intelligence.

Six Killed in PA House Fire

Six people were killed in a fire late Sunday night in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Three Dead in Ontario (Canada) Fire

A woman and two young children are dead after a dwelling fire on a remote northern Ontario (Canada) First Nations reserve.

UT Oil Well Blast, Fire Kills One, Injures Two Others

A 28-year-old worker was killed and two others were injured in an explosion and fire at an oil well site in eastern Utah on Tuesday.

FL Firefighters Battle Fire in Vacant Dwelling

Ocala (FL) firefighters battled a fire in a vacant dwelling on May 6.

From the Bay Door to the Front Door: Knowledge for the Company Officer

Joe McClelland reviews some fundamental knowledge that new company officers need to acquire or brush up on once they take they position.

NY Firefighters Respond to Barn Fire

Spencerport (NY) Fire Department firefighters responded Saturday April 27 for debris burning next to a barn. The first-arriving chief found the barn on fire.

Careless Disposal of Smoking Material Blamed in Costly Canada Condo Fire

A fire that may have caused up to $2 million in damage to a Saskatoon (Canada) condo on Thursday was caused by careless disposal of smoking materials.

Four Killed in NY Dwelling Fire

Four people--including three children--were killed Thursday in a fire at two-story, wood frame house in Schenectady, New York. Another child was taken to an area burn center.

Firefighters Hurt in Five-Alarm Bronx (NY) Fire

Hundreds of firefighters battled a five-alarm fire that destroyed several buildings this morning in the Bronx.

Tactical Building Block Series

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Doffing Super Heated Gear
Firefigher injuries and overall condition will dictate order of gear removal.

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Personal Harness use
A variety of ways to use the harness for firefighter removal scenarios.

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Firefighter Packaging and Horizontal Drags
Drags firefighters can perform using the personal harness.

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Drag Rescue Device
A simple to deploy integrated chest harness for rapid removal of a downed firefighter.

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CONSTRUCTION CONCERNS

Construction Concerns: Construction Types and Fire Behavior

Greg Havel reviews fire behavior preplanning for the various construction types and describes a tactical approach for firefighters operating in buildings about which they have little preincident intelligence.

IAFC and IBHS Urge Congress to Enact Federal Building Code Measure

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) joined the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in calling upon the House of Representatives and the Senate today to enact the Safe Building Code Incentive Act (SBCIA), which provides financial incentives for states to adopt and enforce strong building codes.

Construction Concerns: Lightning Protection

Greg Havel takes a look at lightning protection systems on buildings and what they might mean for firefighting operations and fire safety.

Construction Concerns: Flat Roof Membranes

Greg Havel discusses the characteristics of flat roof membranes and their implications for firefighting operations.

Construction Concerns: Roof Coverings: Pitched Roofs

Greg Havel reviews a variety of roof coverings and their implications for firefighting operations.