High-Tech Firefighting
How handheld, fixed and drone-mounted thermal imaging devices can take industrial firefighting to higher and safer levels.
May 5, 2021
How handheld, fixed and drone-mounted thermal imaging devices can take industrial firefighting to higher and safer levels.
May 5, 2021
When it comes to a high pressure vapor release, the billowing apparition rapidly enveloping the facility is not as dangerous as what might already be much closer.
May 4, 2021
Tank-to-tank fire spread occurs from spreading ground-level liquid fires or radiant heat transfer.
May 4, 2021
As more states move to ban PFAS, departments must consider alternatives. As they do, they must consider safe testing and disposal for AFFF products before switching to fluorine-free foams.
April 26, 2021
Regulations for storing chemical or oils are a lot stricter than for water storage — for obvious reasons. After all, water is not going to catch fire and explode, potentially releasing toxins into the environment.
April 26, 2021
The leading causes of construction site fires were malfunctions that caused electrical sparks around discarded products and combustible materials.
April 21, 2021
WPI researcher plans to examine the reliability of burn patterns as a forensic tool.
April 21, 2021
Every team that is tasked with the responsibility of emergency response faces the likelihood of one day being overwhelmed when confronted with a major or large scale incident.
April 20, 2021
An oil tank could be working just fine. However, if it’s struck by lightning, a catastrophe could be imminent, particularly if the tank has not been grounded.
April 14, 2021
Pressure fires fed by piping leaks can aggravate storage tank fires.
April 14, 2021
Dynamic risk assessments help teams understand the variables and how they impact response to tank fires.
April 14, 2021
An internal floating roof's purpose is to create a seal between the tank and the atmosphere. Sealing a tank leaves no gap through which to distribute foam. Foam can be pumped in through a manhole.
April 7, 2021
Controlling a fire in the incipient stage, as opposed to controlling a fire that has reached the fully developed stage, can be the difference between a fire put out by one person and a fire put out by numerous agencies.
April 7, 2021
Experts predict the NFPA gear care standard will eventually move from recommended to mandated. IFW revisits Section 1851 to ready departments for the change.
April 5, 2021
Training sessions should address topics such as how to spot symptoms in other members, understanding proper hydration, and understanding what other factors can contribute to heat stress.
March 31, 2021
