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WEBImageTrend has announced the purchase of FlowMSP, a pre-incident planning software platform for the fire service. Firefighter Nation is the trusted source for firefighters. Find breaking ...
Understanding Building Construction Types - FirefighterNation: …
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
Interior or Exterior Attack Strategy? - Firefighter Nation
WEBAug 1, 2009 · When the first-arriving engine pulls up to the scene of a structure fire, the crew must consider building occupancy, time of day and day of week, and location and extent of the fire before ...
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
WEBSep 7, 2021 · FDNY's new 2021 tower ladder. A trial date has been set in the $800,000 civil lawsuit that Jason Bybee, a former Baker City firefighter, filed against the city and two former city adminis…
Temporary Refuge Area Considerations and Options
WEBJul 17, 2012 · Escape routes and safety zones are among the most important safety elements firefighters have when fighting a wildland or wildland/urban interface fire. But as Jerry Burke and Kelley Gouette point ...
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBMay 1, 2012 · Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBAug 1, 2014 · The length of the hose should be carefully considered prior to purchase. For attack hose, the most common options are 50 and 100 feet. Two 50′ lengths will always cost a bit more, as there is an ...
Fireground Basic Size-Up for the First-Due Engine
WEBThen give other companies assignments based on their arrival. For example, “Engine 2: Lay a supply line from Main and Front St. to supply Engine 1,” “Truck 1: Primary search,” and so on.
The Art of Reading Smoke - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBSep 7, 2018 · The Art of Reading Smoke. FirefighterNation Staff 9.7.2018. Often, smoke issuing from a building is the only clue available to predict fire behavior and the likelihood of a flashover or rapid fire ...
Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - Firefighter Nation
WEBFeb 1, 2014 · The success of many initial-attack operations, ranging from car fires to structure fires, relates to how effectively the engine company is able to lead-out the attack line.