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Manufactured wood I-joists are advertised as being straighter than dimensional lumber under normal conditions, but this isn't true in a structural fire. Gregory Havel examines this element of building construction.
When you are doing primary search in a building, investigating an alarm, or doing prefire planning, be aware that water heaters may not look like traditional appliances and may be located anywhere.
Boilers have changed substantially since they were introduced during the Industrial Revolution. Gregory Havel looks at how they may impact firefighting operations.
