The purpose of this document is to present a case for modifying NFPA and AWWA standards related to Fire Flow Testing of Hydrants so that identifying inoperative hydrants and inadequate water supplies can be done in the most efficient and economical way.
A full-scale fire sprinkler test usually consists of two forty-foot-long double row racks with single row tacks on each side as a target.
Manufacturing facility sprinkler design is derived from experience with what were called pipe schedule sprinkler systems.
In the case of sprinkler systems guidelines are provided by NFPA 13 which is the standard that governs automatic sprinklers and intends that fire department connections are to supplement the water supply.
Being able to accept other ways of thinking can lead to better overall fire protection and unique solutions to unforeseen challenges.
With applications in marine and fire safety, the instrumentation and monitoring systems manufactured by Coltraco guarantee that the fixed liquefied gaseous fire extinguishing systems are ready to operate in the "ungoverned space."
The fire industry calling is a noble one. It is uses scientific principles to enable its very existence. The fire industry, however, calculates fire engineering designs based on formulas that its technicians have no way of understanding or verifying are accurate.
The RadEye detector responds to wider range of threats.
I want to share some thoughts about how we could perform better as emergency responders. A 40-year career has given me plenty of experience in all aspects of this business, good and disastrous. Let’s start with equipment purchases.
Making sure sprinklers are properly designed, maintained, and are not defeated by the fire service is the overall objective of this column.
Bill Gough installs and inspects fire extinguishers for a living in Bryan, TX. He ranks the Oval Brand Fire Products extinguisher as comparable to any other 10-pound ABC or dry chemical extinguisher on the market.
This article discusses some of the basics and what to expect when responding to buildings or equipment protected by systems that firefighters will more commonly encounter.
The process of identifying potential major incidents can be challenging as opposed to smaller incidents.
Eliminating two fire elements is better than one
Solid source nitrogen minimizes fire suppression storage
