Posts Tagged: Icc
Charleston Sofa Super Store Fire; Final NIST Report Issued
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released its final report on its study of the June 18, 2007, fire at the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, S.C., that trapped and killed nine firefighters, the highest number of firefigh…
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Taking it to the Streets; “Redefining the Fire Ground” Rescheduled
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Wednesday Night’s Program has been postponed due to Emergent Server issues at BlogTalkRadio.
The Program has been r…
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Taking it to the Streets; “Redefining the Fire Ground” Rescheduled
Many would argue that the fire ground doesn’t need to be “redefined”; that the way we do business in the Streets is just fine and that the American Fire Service knows how to get the job done, at any cost.
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Taking it to the Streets; “Redefining the Fire Ground”
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For a Rockin’ Hot Time, Tune in this coming Wednesday night, November 3rd to FireFighter NetCast.com and Taking it to t…
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NIST Study on Charleston Furniture Store Fire Calls for National Safety Improvements
Major factors contributing to a rapid spread of fire at the Sofa Super Store in Charleston, S.C., on June 18, 2007, included large open spaces with furniture providing high fuel loads, the inward rush of air following the breaking of windows and a lack o…
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NFPA Responds to Flawed Justifications for Proposals RB53, RB54, RB56 and RB57
NFPA Responds to Flawed Justifications for Proposals RB53, RB54, RB56 and RB57 from IRC Fire Sprinkler Coalition. The National Fire Protection Association has analyzed substantiation statements by anti-sprinkler interests in their proposals to diminish …
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UPDATED Quick takes
Thursday's Quick Takes includes: Baltimore's camera ban; Furlough vote in Baltimore; Sprinkler vote in Baltimore; Warehouse burns in Indiana; Natural Gas pipeline plant explosion & fire; Citizen shuts firehouse.
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Effective Battle Plans & Performance
The following are quotes from Fire Chief Anthony Aiellos (ret) Hackensack (NJ) Fire Department, Fire Chief during the Hackensack Ford Fire, July, 1988..."If you don't fully understand how a building truly performs or reacts under fire conditions and the…
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The Wrong Dragon…..just look over your shoulder
I’ve commented with more than a few postings on the issues related to engineer building construction components and assemblies. I posed some questions related to Engineered Structural Assemblies &…
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Solar Shingles and Conventional Asphalt Shingles
With continued emphasis on alternative energy systems and applications, the newest feature to hit the American market place is thin film amorphous solar products. These products are individual solar panels that look like standard shingles, but are actual…
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Remembering the One Meridian Plaza High-rise Fire,
Remembering the One Meridian Plaza High-rise Fire,1991Ceremonies took place on Wednesday October 21 in Philadelphia, PA unvieling a memorial honoring PFD Fire Capt. David P. Holcombe, Firefighter Phyllis McAllister and Firefighter James A. Chappell who d…
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Everyone Goes Home Program
Have you dropped in on the EGH web site recently and made use of the vast array of resources and media that can support a wide latitude of firefighter safety, health and survival initiatives?Everyone Goes Home® is a national program by the National Fal…
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The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System
Here's another prominent and important program that each of you should be visiting on a regular basis, The National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System. The National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System is a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive an…
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Mentors and Mentees
Many of us may have had someone in our career that provided influence, guidance and offered reinforcement, feedback or constructive criticism when needed. You know; that chief or company officer, who seemed to take you under thier wing and watchful eye i…
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Two Common Calls: Different Outcomes
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Honor & Remembrance
The 28th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend takes place this weekend at the NFA. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Fire Administration are conducting the 28th annual National Fal…
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