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From Hoselines to Hydrants: Understanding Water Supply
WEBNov 14, 2017 · Effective supply hoseline operations are essential to engine company operations. While some operations will be performed through drafting, water shuttles or relay pumping, the most common and ...
Understanding-Building-Construction-For-Firefighting-Operations …
WEBJul 1, 2012 · CHRISTOPHER J. NAUM, SFPE, a Firehouse ® contributing editor, is a 36-year fire service veteran and a national instructor, author and lecturer. He is an authority on building construction issues ...
Back to Basics: Standpipe Systems - Firehouse
WEBNov 29, 2006 · Back to Basics: Standpipe Systems. Nov. 29, 2006. Codes will speculate the type of system that will be installed and where the hose connections shall be located. Standpipes are a critical tool ...
Understanding the Use of Fire Department Connections
WEBJul 11, 2017 · Anthony Rowett details the use of the FDC to augment or supply sprinkler or standpipe systems. A fire department connection with a cap that is removable with a spanner wrench. At the heart of any ...
Homemade Explosives: Current and Emerging Threats - Firehouse
WEBNov. 30, 2011. Homemade explosives typically are made by combining an oxidizer with a fuel. Many of these materials are simple to make, requiring little technical expertise or specialized ...
Station Design: Integrating NFPA Standards into your Fire
WEBJun 26, 2018 · NFPA 1500 is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program and it impacts fire station design in areas including cancer prevention, firefighter fitness and ...
Motor Vehicle Extrication: Initial Response Considerations
WEBApr 23, 2019 · Now that it is time to displace some metal, a few safety points should be considered when deploying hydraulic extrication tools: 1. Do not position yourself between the tool and the vehicle. When ...
The Initial Handline: Selecting the Proper Hose Diameter
WEBJan 10, 2017 · NFA formula example: 25-foot x 50-foot building, 25 percent involved in fire: 25’ x 50’ = 1,250 sq. ft. 1,250 / 3 = 416 416 x .25 = 104 gpm. Iowa formula example: 25-foot x 50-foot, single ...
300 Plus Abbreviations & Acronyms Every Firefighter Should Know
WEBJul 24, 2006 · Below are 300+ abbreviations that every firefighter should know, in order to be a successful firefighter with a high understanding of the fire service: Ln. (Lane) q.i.d. (Four times a day) t.i.d ...
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