This is a quick drill for you company officers and acting officers. So much of what we do is coach and mentor our younger firefighters. When we are out and about we need to take the time point out things that might be obvious to us, but maybe not so much to others on our […]
Heavy timber construction is a type of construction we don’t see popping up in new buildings. However, there are still a great many buildings that are or were Type IV construction in our jurisdictions. We need to identify these buildings in both circumstances.
Keeping these books and others within reach is a good way to stay engaged. These resources gives you valuable information at your fingertips when you need it. It is also a good way to pass on information to others and to have meaningful conversation about “fire stuff.”
These old buildings are almost extinct and most that are still around are not occupied anymore. But, the one’s that are still need to follow the code. Take a look at the heavy timber construction and the open junction boxes.
Patricia Is it Really That Bad? A great article and no, gloom and doom have never fixed a problem. Listening seems to be a problem in all sectors of work/business/life. Yet just two weeks ago I talked with to Fort Worth Firemen who exemplified all you could want in both duty and service to their job and training. Gives me hope!
2019-09-02 06:02:46
Chris Mercy Hospital Fire 1950 Kills 41-Davenport, IA I was born in Mercy Hospital on January 24th, 1950. I'm sure it was a spooky experience for my parents having to walk past the ruins from 17 days earlier.
2019-04-27 03:46:23
Sultan Which Way is Out? This is confusing, the opposite of smooth, bump, bump, to the pump.
2019-02-24 02:56:44