Fire Dynamics

Time Out -- Out of Time: Flashover and Residential Sprinklers

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:33:00 GMT

Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn A. Gaines asks the fire service to reconsider the assumption that residents have about five minutes until flashover during house fires.

Globe Manufacturing Honors Washington D.C. Firefighters Injured on the Job

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:36:00 GMT

In April 2011, four firefighters were injured when units from the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department were dispatched to a house fire. That same night representatives from Globe Manufacturing and PBI Performance Products were in town at the CFSI (Congressional Fire Services Institute) dinner.

Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Fire Department Connections

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Gregory Havel goes over what firefighters need to know about fire department connections (FDCs) at fire incidents.

Roundtable: Ventilation Science and Firefighting

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:57:00 GMT

Are you aware to the NIST studies concerning ventilation, and have those results altered or changed your current tactics as it relates to ventilation? Share your observations with other firefighters from around the country and world.

Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Structural Collapse

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:11:00 GMT

During a fire or other emergency incident, firefighters must conduct an ongoing size-up of the scene for signs of structural collapse, Greg Havel writes.

Firefighters Escape Burning House After Radio Fails

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:34:00 GMT

A faulty hand-held radio may have nearly cost four East Cleveland firefighters their lives.

FDIC 2012: The Changing Language of Ventilation for Firefighting

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:43:00 GMT

During his FDIC 2012 classroom Thursday, Brian Brush discussed recent advances in scientific understanding of fire behavior and the impact of ventilation on firefighting.

FDIC 2012: Kerber Presents Tactical Applications of Fire Dynamics

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:09:00 GMT

The fire environment has changed, and it is time the fire service reexamined its tactics to understand not just what to do but why, said Steve Kerber at his FDIC 2012 Monday morning workshop, "Tactical Applications of Fire Dynamics."

FDIC 2012: History and Future of Ventilation Operations

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:17:00 GMT

In his FDIC 2012 classroom, John Ceriello discussed traditional fire tactics and the modern fire environment.

North Fork Fire Report Released

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:02:00 GMT

A report reviewing how a prescribed burn created the Lower North Fork (CO) wildfire has been released.

FDIC 2012: Fire Dynamics in Structures with Dan Madrzykowski

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:53:00 GMT

In his Monday workshop, "Fire Dynamics in Structures," National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researcher and former George D. Post Instructor of the Year award recipient Dan Madrzyskowski covered some critical scientific topics about fire behavior in structural firefighting.

Fire at Historic WA Tavern Labeled Arson

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:57:00 GMT

A fire that destroyed a historic tavern in Skykomish, WA, appears to be arson. KIRO-TV reports that officials believe a fire was set to cover the theft of $3,300 at Whistling Post tavern, which was established in 1903.

Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Flitch Plate Girders

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:56:00 GMT

Gregory Havel examines issues that should concern firefighters regarding the use of flitch plate girders in building construction.

UL Unveils Basement Fire Online Training Program

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) unveiled its latest firefighter safety research project, this one on on basement fires. UL worked for two years conducting numerous experiments to examine basement fire collapse hazards and fire dynamics to bring some more science to the streets.

New-School Fire Research and Old-School Tactics: Who Do You Believe?

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:05:00 GMT

The latest research in fire dynamics and behavior may conflict with some traditional firefighting approaches. Eddie Buchanan urges firefighters to be informed when going about choosing tactics.