Read the January 2022 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, which features firefighter training articles by Jim Silvernail, Nick Peppard and Mike Hall, Daniel Vecchiolla, Jerry Tracy and Jack Murphy, Connie Pignataro, and more!
Cover photo by Gordon Nord Jr.
FEATURES
Understanding Fire Alarm Systems: The Benefits of an Unwanted Alarm
Some responders may be disappointed once they ascertain that an activated fire alarm is from a nonfire event. How can you turn that disappointment into something positive? STEVEN HECKMAN
Supervising Fire Investigation Units
Even a seasoned fire suppression officer will likely need some time to adjust to the practice of fire investigation before becoming comfortable enough to understand the technical aspects of his new role. STEVEN J. AVATO AND RICHARD D. GUNDERT
What Firefighters Need to Know About High-Rise Building Systems
Firefighters should make every effort to gather tall building knowledge by adopting a “Know Before You Go” mentality. They can do this by collecting building intelligence and creating a battle plan. JACK J. MURPHY AND JERRY TRACY
In-Building Radio Communications: The Site Survey
The site survey is important for fire departments because it will determine whether radio communication enhancement is necessary. The site survey report must be clear, concise, and informative. CONNIE PIGNATARO
The Relevance of Structure Fire Standard Operating Guidelines
If you do not carefully design standard operating guidelines with respect to resources, staffing, and response area characteristics, critical failures can and will occur on the fireground. JIM SILVERNAIL
Standpipe Snafu! What Do You Do?
While crews were hooking up to a wall-mounted fire department connection for a fire on the roof of a 14-story condominium, the entire siamese connection fell off the side of the building. They needed plans B, C, and D to get water to the fire. NICK PEPPARD AND MIKE HALL
Fire Investigation and the First-Arriving Company
Considering only a third of departments across the nation have a specialized fire investigation/fire cause determination service, fire service personnel should not overlook the importance of proper training and knowledge on this topic. DANIEL VECCHIOLLA
Departments
EDITOR’S OPINION: ‘You Gotta Serve Somebody’
VOLUNTEERS CORNER: Concepts for Winning on the Volunteer Fireground
