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FIREGROUND PHENOMENA

What is backdraft? Is it the same as a smoke explosion? Why are we hearing so much about flashover today? What is rollover? Can we control these conditions? “Backdraft/smoke explosion.” That’s how many fire service texts list or print these unique fireground phenomena.

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COMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 1-The University of Nevada, Reno Dodd/Beals Fire Protection Training Academy (UNR FPTA) is offering STRATEGY AND TACTICS, a course to be held in…

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POTOMAC INDIGESTION

The fire service eats its young, and in Washington Congressman Curt Weldon is being added to some menus. No doubt, Curt —founder and chairman of…

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DRAFTING HYDRANTS FOR HIGH-CAPACITY WATER SUPPLY

Areas not served by public water systems can be equipped with drafting hydrants to provide a reliable water supply. If the incident is close enough…

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TEN STEPS TO ORGANIZING A RESCUE COMPANY

Identify local hazards that will be addressed by the formation of a rescue company. Define the mission and objectives that will be performed by the…

Technical Rescue

NEWS IN BRIEF

Toxic spills on highways and involving rail cars are increasing. Rail incidents were up 46 percent since 1985, according to reports released by public action…

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LIFE SENTENCE

“It has been charged that the company had made a practice of keeping the doors locked to prevent tardy employees from slipping in without detection,…

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CHEMICAL DATA NOTEBOOK SERIES #65: TRIMETHYLAMINE

Trimethylamine is a flammable, toxic, irritating, colorless gas with a pungent odor described as fishy, ammonia-like, or both. Used in disinfectants, flotation agents, insect attractants,…

Hazmat Technical Rescue

STARTING UP A RESCUE COMPANY

After 16 years of absence, the Jersey City (NJ) Fire Department Rescue Company One is back in service. This is a step-by-step account of how…

Technical Rescue

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to Bill Manning, Harvey Eisner, and the staff of Fire Engineering for the analysis and accompanying articles related to the One Meridian Plaza fire…

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TANDEM PUMPING

When operating hoselines from standpipe systems having either plain hose valves, overriding-type pressure-restricting valves, or removable pressure-restricting devices, it usually is an easy matter for…

Firefighting Equipment Hoselines