FSRI study on heat transfer windows

New WUI Journal Article on Heat Transfer Through Windows

The paper examines how different commercially available window construction models protect against external heat flux, similar to a WUI fire.
South Korea fire

At Least Six Dead in South Korea Construction Site Fire

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A fire broke out at a resort construction site in the South Korean city of Busan on Friday, killing at…
Taiwan firefighter explosion

Gas Explosion at Taiwan Food Court Kills Four and Injures 26

A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday killed four people and injured 26, fire authorities said.
Mike Dugan and company talking building constructon and disasters

Humpday Hangout: Building Codes and Disasters

Mike Dugan and the panel regulars talk with their guests about building codes and how proper building construction can mitigate the damage from natural disasters
Doug Cline and Chris Naum

Fire and Training: Mastering the Art of Size-Up, Part 1

Doug Cline and Chris Naum kick off their series on the fundamental principles of fireground size-up.
Paul Danbsch and Glenn Corbett

Building Access: The Plaza Effect

Paul Dansbach and Glenn Corbett examine some of the firefighting concerns caused by changes in street access that can impact how firefighters operate at nearby…
Syracuse Academy school

NY Charter School Cited Again for Tampering with Fire Safety Equipment

A Syracuse charter school recently forced to close for nearly two weeks after high carbon monoxide levels has been hit with a new set of code violations.
Truss failure

Lightweight Construction, Heavyweight Implications: An Introduction to Engineered Wood Products

Salvatore Ancona presents an overview of lightweight building construction and the challenges it presents to firefighters.
Signs of a recent fire

Spotlight on Homeless Camp Fires in San Diego

Several recent incidents around San Diego have increased the spotlight on the risks posed by encampment fires.
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