Understanding Building Construction Types
WEBFeb 1, 2012 · Randy Frassetto breaks down the differences among the various types of building construction, offering tips about what tactics ladder crews should apply to each type.
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VIDEO: FDNY at Brooklyn Structure Fire
WEBSep 21, 2021 · See video of the FDNY fighting a fire above a commercial laundry equipment store at 44th Street and 15th Avenue in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn (NY).
Simple Ways to Determine Your Fire Flow Requirements
WEBFeb 1, 2010 · Understanding the needed flow for a particular fire is an essential skill. Homer Robertson reviews two common fire flow formulas and provides drills to help you practice them with your crew.
Smeal Fire Apparatus Completes 1,000th 105-Foot Aerial
WEBApr 29, 2024 · Smeal Holding, LLC, manufacturer of fire apparatus including aerials and part of REV Group Inc., celebrated a manufacturing milestone: its 1,000th 105-foot aerial apparatus has been completed at ...
VIDEO: FDNY’s New Tower Ladder Responds - Firefighter Nation
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Video via THEMAJESTIRIUM1’s YouTube page. See video of the FDNY’s new 2021 tower ladder responding from its Amsterdam Avenue station on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NY.
Fighting Vehicle Fires - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue
WEBJul 1, 2011 · Fighting Vehicle Fires. NFPA data indicate that the U.S. fire service responds to a vehicle fire every 2½ minutes.1 In each case, there are many variables that we must be aware of and prepared to ...
Nozzle Types, Pros and Cons - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBJun 21, 2012 · This nozzle is also good for use with foam applications, as it self-aspirates the foam at the tip. The drawbacks when compared to smooth-bore or variable-stream nozzles: reach and penetration ...
Size-Up: Why It Is So Important
WEBNov 24, 2022 · To provide guidance for the first-arriving officer on scene, size-up is a process of information gathering as well as evaluation that begins when the call is received. It is a wealth of ...
The Why & When of Ventilation - FirefighterNation: Fire Rescue ...
WEBMay 1, 2012 · Simply put, we ventilate fire to improve interior conditions and to reduce the chances of getting people (citizens and firefighters) hurt or killed. The most severe event we face from fire is ...