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Featured Content
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Construction Concerns: Wood Trusses
Wood trusses, a common component of modern construction, may have been modified without approval, posing a collapse hazard. Learn more about this element of building construction from Gregory Havel. (More "Construction Concerns") -
Turkey Fryer Fire Tactics
This Thanksgiving, misuse of turkey fryers threatens turkey chefs as well as nearby structures. Bill Gustin discusses what you're up against this holiday and dealing with structure fires started by turkey fryers. (More "Featured Content") -
April Roundtable: The Budget Crisis
Has the budget crisis affected your department's ability to train and, if so, what are you doing about it? Send us your replies for possible inclusion in the April 2009 issue of Fire Engineering magazine. (More "Featured Content") -
Fire Services in France: An Overview of Command Training
In his continuing comparison series on the fire service abroad, George Potter examines command training at France's new officer academy near Marseille. (More "Featured Content") -
Fire Engineering Simulation: Bedroom Fire
Take control of the fireground in this free online simulation. Practice ventilation and positive pressure operations at a structure fire. Includes training documents like a size-up guide and sample scenario. (More "Simulations")
Industry News
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Nominate your local hero for the 2009 Courage & Valor Award
Download the nomination form for next year's Ray Downey Courage & Valor Award, which will be handed out at FDIC 2009, held April 20-25, 2009, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (More "Featured Content")
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USFA and IAFF release Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service
This joint USFA and IAFF manual provides updated information on communications technology and discusses critical homeland security issues and concepts, such as SAFECOM, that did not exist when the original USFA manual was first published. (More "Government")
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National Firefighter Near Miss Featured Report: In us they trust...
This week's highlighted report deals with communcations and staffing issues, describing a response by rural departments to a motor vehicle accident. (More "Operations")
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December 1 marks 50th anniversary of Our Lady of Angels School Fire
This fire, which left 95 dead and many others seriously injured and underscored inadequate building design in schools, is still one of the deadliest school fires in the history of the United States. (More "Health and Safety")
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NIOSH seeks input on revision of SCBA low-air indicator requirement
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is asking stakeholders for input on a revision of SCBA End of Service Time Indicator performance requirement. The deadline for comments is January 16, 2009. (More "Government")
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FAA and NTSB react to air medical crashes
The Federal Aviation Administration issues proposed changes to helicopter emergency medical services rules and the National Transportation Safety Board plans a three-day public hearing on EMS transportation safety. (More "Health and Safety")
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Modification to vest rule over high-visibility safety apparel concerns
The Federal Highway Administration issued an Interim Final Rule to address safety concerns raised by the firefighting community regarding high-visibility safety apparel. (More "Health and Safety")
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NIST releases Final WTC 7 Report
Strengthened by clarifications and supplemental text suggested by organizations and individuals worldwide, the final report on the collapse of the ry World Trade Center building 7 on 9/11 was released by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (More "Government")
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Entering Through the Door, Falling Through the Floor: Catastrophic Structural Collapse
A review of recent LODD incidents as well as some independent studies confirm the danger posed by lightweight construction. For fire service leaders, it's time to step up and confront this issue. (More "Operations")
featured webcasts
The Rule of Air Management (ROAM)
Original broadcast on: October 1, 2008
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Mike Gagliano, Captain, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
Steve Bernocco, Lieutenant, Seattle (WA) Fire Department
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A New Way to Train the Next Generation of Firefighters: Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I and II
Original broadcast on: August 26, 2008
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Glenn Corbett, PE, Assistant Chief, Waldwick Fire Department
Tim Flannery, Adjunct Professor , John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Jason Emery, Firefighter, City of Waterbury (CT)
Anthony Avillo, Deputy Chief, North Hudson Regional (NJ) Fire & Rescue
Jerry Naylis, Fire Series Book Acquisitions Editor, Fire Engineering Books and Videos
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Slicin' and Dicin' Cutting Techniques for Vehicle Rescue
Original broadcast on: August 7, 2008
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Dave Dalrymple, Education Chair, Transportation Emergency Rescue Committee-US
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What was the name of the shrieking whistle device attached to a fire engine's exhaust that was used to clear the path of vehicles and pedestrians?
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FIREFIGHTER FATALITIES
Robert J. Ryan, Jr. of the Fire Department City of New York in Brooklyn, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 2008-11-23.
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