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Fire Dynamics Simulation of 2011 Baltimore County LODD- 30 Dowling Circle

By in The Company Officer at March 25, 2012 at 7:42 pm
Fire Dynamics Simulation model provided insight on the route of fire spread, the rapid fire growth leading to flashover of the second and third level, and the benefits of compartmentation on slowing fire and smoke spread. Read More »

USFA Releases 2010 Fire Estimate Summary Series

By in Command Safety at December 6, 2011 at 7:31 pm
USFA Releases 2010 Fire Estimate Summary Series which presents basic information on the size and status of the fire problem in the United States as depicted through data collected in USFA’s National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Read More »

Research Agenda Symposium Report Issued

By in Command Safety at November 19, 2011 at 6:06 am
A new report identifies seven critical areas where more research is needed to further reduce the number of firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty. These priorities were developed during the Second National Fire Service Research Agenda Symposium sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Read More »

NFPA 2010 Fire Loss in the U.S. Report issued

By in The Company Officer at November 10, 2011 at 8:05 am
Public fire departments responded to 1,331,500 fires in the United States during 2010, a slight decrease from the previous year and the lowest number since 1977 according to the NFPA in it's report release. Read More »

Repeating myself….

By in Medic Three at July 13, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Only because I think I said it right the first time. WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE…. Sad as it may be, many medics spend a great deal of time trying to get out of doing their jobs. We’ve all been there: annoyed, over tired, and over worked. We don’t … Read More »

Online, self-paced training for Chevy Volt

By in The Company Officer at July 9, 2011 at 8:22 am
[caption id="attachment_1789" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="2011 Chevy Volt"][/caption] One million advanced electric vehicles are expected to be on the road by 2015 The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Electric Vehicle … Read More »

2nd National Fire Service Research Agenda Symposium

By in Command Safety at May 29, 2011 at 6:40 pm
[caption id="attachment_2356" align="aligncenter" width="464" caption="Second National Fire Service Research Agenda Symposium"][/caption] The Second National Fire Service Research Agenda Symposium was recently convened and held at the National Emergen… Read More »

Have you Looked at the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Lately; Doing Anything with them?

By in The Company Officer at May 1, 2011 at 8:06 pm
When was the last time you looked at the Initiatives? Define and advocate the need for a cultural change within the fire service relating to safety; incorporating leadership, management, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility. … Read More »

Tactical Patience and New Considerations of Ventilation on Fire Behavior in Legacy and Contemporary Residential Construction

By in The Company Officer at May 1, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Tactical Patience and the New Considerations of Ventilation on Fire Behavior in Legacy and Contemporary Residential Construction UL Ventilation and Fire Behavior Full Scale Testing   Impact of Ventilation on Fire Behavior in Legacy and Contempora… Read More »

Survivability Profiling: Taking it to the Streets

By in The Company Officer at April 16, 2011 at 11:11 pm
[caption id="attachment_2178" align="alignleft" width="570" caption="Live Online April 20th at 9pm ET"][/caption] Live and Online Taking it to the Streets with your host Christopher Naum will present another timely and insightful look at an emerging e… Read More »

Provisional 2010 Firefighter LODD Fatality Statistics

By in Command Safety at March 30, 2011 at 1:51 pm
[caption id="attachment_2025" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="There were 85 LODD in the United States in 2010"][/caption] Provisional 2010 Firefighter Fatality Statistics The United States Fire Administration (USFA) recently released the P… Read More »

Fire-Related Firefighter Injuries Report Issued

By in Command Safety at February 22, 2011 at 8:14 pm
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report examining the details of firefighter injuries sustained on the fireground or while responding to or returning from a fire incident. The report, … Read More »

Make Everyday a Training Opportunity

By in Command Safety at January 7, 2011 at 11:57 am
[caption id="attachment_1565" align="aligncenter" width="341" caption="Make Everday a Training Opportunity"][/caption] Here's some USFA/NFA Training Program Course Titles and direct Links to their respective Student Manuals  (PDF Files) that yo… Read More »

FIREFIGHTER EXPOSURE TO SMOKE PARTICULATES

By in Command Safety at November 9, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Firefighter Exposure to Smoke Particulates Under a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighter Grant, Underwriters Laboratories in collaboration with the Chicago Fire Department and the University of Cincinnati College of Medici… Read More »

U.S. Firefighter Injuries in 2009 Report Released

By in The Company Officer at November 9, 2010 at 3:13 pm
Based on survey data reported by fire departments, the NFPA estimates that 78,150 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty in 2009. This is a decrease of 1.9 percent from the year before. In recent years, the number of firefighter injuri… Read More »

Residential Fire Sprinklers: A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH FOR COMMUNITIES

By in Command Safety at November 7, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Residential Fire Sprinklers: A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH FOR COMMUNITIES Residential Fire Sprinklers…A Step-By-Step Approach for Communities (Second Edition) – National Fire Sprinkler Association and International Association of Fire Chiefs – ha… Read More »

Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buildings

By in Command Safety at November 4, 2010 at 1:01 pm
  The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) issued a special report examining the characteristics of Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings. The report, Thanksgiving Day Fires in Residential Buil… Read More »

Taking it to the Streets; “Redefining the Fire Ground”

By in Command Safety at November 1, 2010 at 5:10 pm
[caption id="attachment_1129" align="aligncenter" width="511" caption="Taking it to the Streets with Christopher Naum"][/caption] For a Rockin’ Hot Time, Tune in this coming Wednesday night, November 3rd  to FireFighter NetCast.com and Taking it to t… Read More »

FireFighter Fatalities in 2009

By in Command Safety at October 12, 2010 at 6:21 am
The USFA recently issued the Report on Firefighter Fatalities in the Undited States for the year 2009. Ninety (90) on-duty firefighters from 33 states lost their lives as the result of incidents that occurred in 2009. Pennsylvania experienced the hig… Read More »

Respiratory Diseases and the Fire Service, Report Issued

By in The Company Officer at September 18, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Fire fighters have little idea about the identity of many of the materials they are exposed to. Read More »

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Situational Awarness on Taking it to the Streets; Did you Listen in?

By in The Company Officer at September 4, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Taking it to the Streets hosted by Christopher NaumLast month on Firefighter NetCast.com ,Taking it to the Streets presented an exceptional show related to the emerging issues affecting fire ground operations and the emerging and prevailing issues rela… Read More »

In the Streets; On the Air

By in The Company Officer at July 24, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Taking it to the Streets had its premier July 21st on Firefighter Netcast.com with a lively and provoking discussion on “What’s on YOUR Radar Screen?” The program theme aligned with a recent posting on the same topic. Join me on the program wer… Read More »

Transmitting the Box for an Alarm of Fire…Taking it to the Streets

By in Command Safety at July 20, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Taking it to the Streets Premiering Wednesday July 21st  9:00pm ET Live on Firefighter Netcast.com Premiering “What’s on YOUR Radar Screen”? Check out what’s on of off your radar screen on CommandSafety.com If you’ve never listened to… Read More »

Taking it to The Streets on FireFighter Netcast.com

By in Command Safety at July 13, 2010 at 6:48 pm
    Taking it to the Streets With Christopher Naum A New Monthly Radio Talkshow on  FireFighter Netcast.com  Premiering on Wednesday July 21 at 9pm ET A Buildingsonfire.com Series and FireFighter Netcast.com Production  Advancing FireFi… Read More »

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