Read some firefighter training articles from the January 2024 issue of Fire Engineering magazine, which focuses on fire prevention and protection topics.
Cover photo by Ron Jeffers shows East Rutherford (NJ) firefighters at work.
Fireground Strategies: Cold-Weather Firefighting
As the snow and ice accumulate, so do the challenges for the incident commander. Here’s how to stay ahead of the bad weather before your next incident occurs. ANTHONY AVILLO
Combustible Void Spaces and Fire Extension in Lightweight Wood-Frame Buildings
Understanding the construction methods and materials and the fire spread and collapse potential will help you choose an aggressive strategy and sound tactics. PAUL DANSBACH
‘Whaddya Got?’ The Art of Relieving Command on the Fireground
Properly conducted, the process of relieving command can supplement the size-up, create a safer work environment, and be a training opportunity for the initial IC. THOMAS DUNNE
Protecting the Community Through Code Enforcement
Abandoned and dilapidated structures, combined with homelessness and crime, can lead to firefighter fatalities. Change the situation with code enforcement. TIM THOMPSON
Lightweight Wood-Frame Construction Concerns in Fast-Food Restaurants
To understand the risks and hazards associated with these buildings, we must first understand the materials being used in their construction. JOSEPH KNITTER
Preincident Planning for Special Events
First responders need to have a playbook that includes an incident action plan, an events location assessment, and tools for anticipating a weather event. RYAN MURPHY
A New Challenge: The Millennium Box
The fire service may have limited ability to affect what type of construction projects are approved in its districts. Large-scale projects such as millennium boxes will require new approaches. CHRISTOPHER THOMAS
Your Role in Fire Investigation
To complete a thorough and competent fire investigation, consider the fire officer and firefighters’ scene observations and suppression activities. ROGER KRUPP
Departments
EDITOR’S OPINION: Your Local Fire Conference
TRAINING NOTEBOOK: Preventing Fire Protection Pipes from Freezing
VOLUNTEERS CORNER: Community Days: A Little-Known Recruitment and Retention Tool
