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Understanding Building Construction Types
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.
A Closer Look at LUNAR - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · A Closer Look at LUNAR. A few weeks back, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour the training facilities at the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The MCFRS is one of those ...
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 ...
FireRescue - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue - Firefighting News and ...
WEBDiscover Fire Rescue Magazine Archives on FirefighterNation™ with expert analyses, historical insights, and timeless advice on firefighting and rescue operations.
Fire Department Access Requirements - FirefighterNation: Fire …
WEBMay 8, 2018 · NFPA 1. NFPA 1 requires fire department access roads to meet much of the same criteria as the IFC. I will focus on the differences here. One additional requirement in NFPA 1 is that the access be ...
Firefighting News and Community - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBNews. Explore FirefighterNation™’s news section, which covers the latest news and updates specifically for firefighters. We cover a wide range of topics including industry trends, safety ...
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Video via THEMAJESTIRIUM1’s YouTube page. See video of the FDNY’s new 2021 tower ladder responding from its Amsterdam Avenue station on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NY.
Understanding the New RIT Standard - FirefighterNation: Fire …
WEBFeb 1, 2010 · Noting that until recently there was no way to review RIT programs to identify “best practices,” Chiefs Bill Peterson and Ken Richards discusses the how and why the NFPA Technical Committee on ...