Understanding Building Construction Types
Feb 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.
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Understanding the New SLICERS Acronym - FirefighterNation: Fire …
Feb 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.
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
Sep 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.
Fighting Vehicle Fires - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
Jul 1, 2011 · Fighting Vehicle Fires. NFPA data indicate that the U.S. fire service responds to a vehicle fire every 2½ minutes.1 In each case, there are many variables that we must be aware of and prepared to ...
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
May 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 ...
Fire Department Access Requirements - FirefighterNation: Fire …
May 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 ...
A Guide to Hose Selection - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
Aug 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 ...
Size-Up: Why It Is So Important
Nov 24, 2022 · To provide guidance for the first-arriving officer on scene, size-up is a process of information gathering as well as evaluation that begins when the call is received. It is a wealth of ...
A Closer Look at LUNAR - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
Feb 1, 2012 · A-Assignment and Air Supply. R-Resources Needed. Although this acronym, or something similar, is probably very familiar to you and your crew, it needs to be practiced often to ensure it’s used ...