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A Heat Transfer Model for Fire Fighter's Protective Clothing
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Health and Safety, Research & Technology |
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| Read Online/Download: | PDF (3.0 MB) |
| Description: | This paper presents the first stage in the development of a heat transfer model for fire fighter's protective clothing. The protective fabrics are assumed to be dry and the fabric temperatures considered are below the point of thermal degradation. |
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A Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Communications, Fire Prevention & Planning/Code Enforcement, Fire Service Administration, Research & Technology, Training |
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| Read Online/Download: | PDF (2.8 MB) |
| Description: | The purpose of this study was to 1) define the current role and activities associated with the fire services; 2) determine the adequacy of current levels of funding; and 3) provide a needs assessment to identify shortfalls. |
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Aerial Ladder Collapse Incidents (April 1996)
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Health and Safety, Operations & Tactics, Research & Technology |
| Media: | Technical Report Series |
| Read Online/Download: | PDF (985 KB) , Text |
| Description: | This report addresses 5 incidents in which fire department aerial ladders collapsed. |
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America at Risk
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Data and Statistics, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention & Planning/Code Enforcement, Fire Service Administration, Firefighter Casualties, Public Fire Education, Research & Technology, Training |
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| Read Online/Download: | PDF Accessible (2.3 MB) |
| Description: | The final report of the America Burning Recommissioned Commission. The Commission reached two major conclusions: 1) the frequency and severity of fires in America is a result of our nation's failure to adequately apply and fund known loss reduction strategies and 2) firefighters and the communities they serve would benefit if the approach to avoiding loss from fires and other hazards was equal to the dedication shown in firefighting and rescue operations. |
| (This publication is only available online) |
Backflow Protection for Residential Sprinkler Systems
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Fire Prevention & Planning/Code Enforcement, Research & Technology |
| Media: | Manuals and Reports |
| Read Online/Download: | PDF (504 KB) , Text (86 KB) |
| Description: | This report addresses risk versus benefit issues associated with the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems. A primary objective of this assessment is to rate the risk of potable water contamination from a residential sprinkler system. |
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Behavioral Mitigation of Cooking Fires
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Fire Prevention & Planning/Code Enforcement, High-Risk Populations, Home Fire Safety, Public Fire Education, Research & Technology |
| Media: | Manuals and Reports |
| Read Online/Download: | PDF (3.5 MB) |
| Description: | This report presents sound, research-based recommendations for behavioral mitigation strategies to reduce cooking fires in the United States and the resulting injuries and deaths. |
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Class A Foam for Structural Firefighting (December 1996)
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Fire Prevention & Planning/Code Enforcement, Operations & Tactics, Research & Technology |
| Media: | Technical Report Series |
| Read Online/Download: | PDF (850 KB) |
| Description: | This report discusses the use of class A foaming agents in conjunction with water for fire suppression. It also provides additional information on the use of Class A foam agents with water and compressed air. |
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Comparison of Fire Sprinkler Piping Materials
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Fire Prevention & Planning/Code Enforcement, Research & Technology |
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| Read Online/Download: | PDF (2.0 MBytes) |
| Description: | This report addresses key variables such as material properties, usage criteria and limitations, system design, installation requirements, economics and maintenance. Information is presented that is useful for the selection of a sprinkler pipe material. |
| (This publication is only available online) |
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Ergonomics - A Guide for Understanding and Implementing An Ergonomics Program in Your Department
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Health and Safety, Research & Technology |
| Media: | Manuals and Reports |
| Read Online/Download: | PDF (2.0 MB) , Text (378 KB) |
| Description: | Details ways local fire and rescue departments can develop or enhance effective programs designed to avoid or minimize injuries that are common in the workplace. |
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Fire Department Communications Manual: A Basic Guide to System Concepts and Equipment
| Cost: | Free |
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| Subject(s): | Communications, Research & Technology |
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| Read Online/Download: | PDF (1.3 MBytes) , Text (394 KBytes) |
| Description: | This manual is designed to be used for a wide range of purposes, from developing specifications for new equipment to development of a department-wide radio system to familiarizing a novice with the basics of fire department communications. |
| (This publication is only available online) |
