A NIOSH fatality report released early this month identified uncoordinated ventilation efforts as a key factor in the death of an Illinois firefighter who fell through the first floor at a residential basement fire. Another report released a day earlier said glare from scene lighting was a possible factor in the death of an Arkansas firefighter who lost balance and fell from a highway bridge.
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Initial company operation on the fireground can be hampered by the officer's inability to make critical decisions. In some cases this is brought on by fear of making a mistake. Full Column
It makes good sense that some parts of turnout clothing are thicker and include additional materials than other parts of the garments. The collective term for these additional materials and layers is reinforcement. ... Full Column
I recently had the chance to spend some time with some non-fire service folks. By the way, if you don't spend some time outside the fire service, start doing so. It's not only a good way to get some ideas ... Full Column
Building codes mandating fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family homes were upheld as the International Code Council voted to disapprove a motion to remove them.
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