Fire prevention efforts lay the foundation for firefighters to support and protect themselves during suppression operations. Brett Lacey and Paul Valentine discuss how prevention efforts impact fire suppression.
In these days of fiscal emergencies, fire prevention duties may be shifted fo fire suppression personnel. Brett Lacey and Paul Valentine examine how a company offier should approach fire prevention.
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Any building in today’s world contains materials that are hazardous to our health. Greg Havel takes a look at materials that pose risks to firefighters under fire conditions.
In fire protection terms, "caveat emptor" applies to our understanding of marketing literature and broadcast advertising regarding building materials and products, especially when they claim to be fire rated or fire retardant. Greg Havel discusses fire resistance claims in the marketing of building construction materials.
When houses and other buildings are remodeled, modern manufactured construction materials are often used instead of the materials used in the original construction. Gregory Havel examines the potential for structural failure under fire conditions in these remodeling jobs.
