Challenges for Today's National Fire Academy.

• Authors : NEALE, ROBERT A.

Subjects: National Fire Academy (Emmitsburg, Md.); Educational technology; Instructional systems

• Source: Fire Engineering. Oct2014, Vol. 167 Issue 10, p92-99. 8p.

• Abstract: The article reports on the National Fire Academy's (NFA) challenges, with its changing learning technology and student demography, as of October 2014. ...

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The Geometry of Fire Investigation: Interpreting Fire Patterns.

• Authors : LEIHBACHER, DOUG

Subjects: *BURN pattern analysis; *FIRE investigation; *FIRE fighters

• Source: Fire Engineering. Jan2016, Vol. 159 Issue 1, p73-80. 8p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the burn patterns used during fire investigation. Topics discussed include understanding fire development by firefighters, deposition of carbon patterns on ceilings during ...

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CORPORATE PROFILES.

Subjects: *FIRE prevention equipment; *FIRE prevention equipment industryAVON Protection Systems Inc. ; E-ONE Inc. ; HOLMATRO (Company)

• Source: Fire Engineering. Dec2015, Vol. 168 Issue 12, p84-108. 25p.

• Abstract: The article offers brief profile of fire safety equipment maker including Avon Protection Systems, E-one, and Holmatro. Topics include expansion of respiratory protection footprint into ...

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CORPORATE PROFILES.

Subjects: *FIRE prevention equipment industry; *FIRE fighting equipment industry; *FIRE fighter equipmentFIREHOUSE Software (Company) ; AVON Protection Systems Inc. ; E-ONE Inc.

• Source: Fire Engineering. Dec2014, Vol. 167 Issue 12, p89-119. 31p.

• Abstract: A profile of companies providing fire fighting equipment and services is presented. They include the Firehouse Software which provides fire and emergency management service (EMS) ...

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Structural Firefighting: Rapid Intervention and NFPA 1407.

• Authors : MASON, MIKE^1,2,3,4,5,6

Subjects: *FIREFIGHTING; *FIRE departments; *FIRE preventionNATIONAL Fire Protection Association

• Source: Fire Engineering. Apr2014, Vol. 167 Issue 4, p54-61. 6p.

• Abstract: The article discusses the importance of rapid intervention and standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1407 for structural firefighting. It highlights the relationship among ...

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CLASSROOM SESSIONS.

Subjects: *FIREFIGHTING; *FIRE prevention; *EMERGENCY management

• Source: Fire Engineering. Dec2013, Vol. 166 Issue 12, Special section p51-81. 31p.

• Abstract: The article offers information on classroom sessions at the 86th Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana in April 2014.

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Changes in High-Rise Buildings: Is It Time to Change Your Procedures.

• Authors : GUSTIN, BILL¹

Subjects: *STANDARD operating procedure; *FIREFIGHTING; *SKYSCRAPERS

• Source: Fire Engineering. Apr2013, Vol. 166 Issue 4, p101-126. 19p.

• Abstract: The author suggests that fire departments reevaluate their standard operating procedures to adapt to changes in high-rise building construction and provides recommendations for procedures involving ...

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product showcase.

Subjects: *FIREFIGHTING equipment; *FIRE department equipmentSPARTAN Chassis Inc. ; AIR Technology Systems Inc. AIR Technology Systems Inc. AIR Technology Systems Inc. 181097833 ; CMC Rescue (Company)

• Source: Fire Engineering. Oct2007, Vol. 160 Issue 10, p148-163. 16p.

• Abstract: The article evaluates a number of products used by fire fighters, including the four-wheel-drive fire rescue vehicle from Spartan Chassis, the Airmation vehicle exhaust capture ...

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CSW discovers simple is better.

• Authors : Neher, Milt; Glegg, Jim

Subjects: *Programmable controllers; *Automation; Gas-turbine power-plantsCentral & South West Corp. 006918809 Central & South West Corp. Central & South West Corp. 006918809 006918809 Central & South West Corp. 006918809 CSR

• Source: Power Engineering. Sep97, Vol. 101 Issue 9, p26. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph.

• Abstract: Focuses on the programmable logic control (PLC) system upgrade program of the Central and South West Corp. (CSW) with distributed control system (DCS) technology at ...

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Buyers guide.

Subjects: *FIRE fighting equipment industryUNITED States

• Source: Fire Engineering. Jan97, Vol. 150 Issue 1, p117. 88p.

• Abstract: Presents the directories of manufacturers and dealers of fire service products, and fire service agencies, associations and organizations in the United States.

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