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“Spray Foam Basics for the Fire Service”
Energy efficiency is a high priority in today’s buildings as compared to the past. Chief reasons driving the change are the perceived benefits to the environment and most importantly, the economic...
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Solar Power & Firefighting Training Material
Do you know what Photovoltaic (PV) is? What are the safety hazards with PV? What tactics should be used at fires with PV present? How do I secure utilities on a PV system? If you...
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Another Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Attic Fire
Spray Foam has struck again! Back in September I wrote a post to raise awareness of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) for the fire service. In this article I referenced that there had been several fires...
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This webinar will cover the results of a study commissioned by the Fire Protection Research Foundation to develop a baseline of information on the intersection of “green building” design and fire...
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Looking at modern construction features in honor of Lt. Arnie Wolff
In this post we will honor the loss of Lt. Arnie Wolff and the sacrifice of Firefighter Jo Brinkley-Chaudoir. By examining this incident in detail, we will discover lessons that will we can share...
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Superinsulation Using Double Walls
Most people are aware that homes built in the last 15 to 20 years have made some attempt to be energy efficient. However, there has been significant increase of builders and consumers raising the bar...
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Smart Shear Walls
The construction industry began using pre-manufactured components and lightweight construction methods over 50 years ago in order to improve the efficiency of the construction process and to reduce...
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Entire House Framed with Engineered Wood
If you have been a firefighter for very long, you are probably aware of firefighter’s concerns with engineered wood and how it performs under fire conditions. The use of engineered wood products has...
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In Honor of Captain Ralph Stott “Beware of Parapet Walls”
Fifteen years ago today marks the date that Terre Haute (In) Captain Ralph Stott lost his life in a commercial building fire. Before we go into reviewing Parapet Walls. I would like to share a...
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Tstud™
To paraphrase an old saying: The only constant in life is change. Life changes every day for every person in some way. The same hold true in the fire service. Technology has lead to some significant...
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