In Episode 6, check out UL FSRI Advisory Board Member and Division Chief for Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service, Charles Bailey, explains why “nothing showing,” upon arrival means nothing: Upon arrival to a scene, firefighters usually determine the extent and … [Read more...]

In Episode 5, check out UL FSRI Director, Steve Kerber, as he focuses on how fire development changes when a fire becomes ventilation limited: One of the first things every firefighter learns about fire is the fire triangle. Fire needs fuel, heat and oxygen to … [Read more...]

We want to pass on a new (free/no cost) fire training program: From Knowledge to Practice (FKTP) Fire Dynamics Curriculum for you to check out. Check out the FKTP Curriculum at no cost ...and it is all online. Note that lesson plans, prop schematics and additional documents … [Read more...]

In Episode 5, check out UL FSRI Director, Steve Kerber, as he talks about how fire flows from high pressure to low pressure and how ventilation can impact the flow path. When you’re on the fireground, it is important to understand the basic fire dynamic principle that fire flows … [Read more...]

Check out our Understanding the Basics video featuring Robin Zevotek as he discusses the differences between heat release rate vs. temperature and how it applies to today's modern fireground. … [Read more...]

In Episode 3, check out UL FSRI Advisory Board Member and LA County Assistant Chief, Derek Alkonis, as he talks about the constantly evolving fire environment and what we need to do to stay ahead.: Structure fires have changed over time. Forty-plus years ago, structures were … [Read more...]

In Episode 2, check out UL FSRI Advisory Board Member and former Chief of Training for the Cleveland (OH) Fire Department Sean DeCrane as he talks the rules of live-fire training: For more information check out our FEMA/DHS project, Study of the Fire Service Training … [Read more...]

This series of videos will bring you tactical considerations from firefighter research and will feature members of the UL FSRI team and Advisory Board. A Tactical Consideration is an evidence based concept for the fire service to consider implementing into their department to … [Read more...]

Have you wondered what goes into a full scale fire experiment? This is your opportunity to find out! The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (UL FSRI) is partnering with the Sidney Fire Department to conduct a series of experiments involving live-fire as part of our 2015 … [Read more...]

With the funding from Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, and in partnership with the fire departments from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles County, Houston, and Bloomington (Minnesota), as well as the subject matter experts from Underwriters Laboratory (UL), NYU Fire … [Read more...]

Continuing this series of reviews of the UL’s Impact of Fire Attack Utilizing Interior and Exterior Streams on Firefighter Safety and Occupant Survival, having previously reviewed the results of Water Mapping … [Read more...]

As you may know. this year is the 20th Anniversary of FirefighterCloseCalls.com: "The Secret List" and we are doing something special with sincere hope that you will be a part of it.   FFCC & The Secret List has always been-and shall remain privately funded (thanks … [Read more...]

The nozzle is the fire service’s iconic and essential tool, like the rifle to the soldier, the hammer to the carpenter, or the knife to the chef. While we have many other tools, and vital roles that don’t even involve water, when on the fireground most of them support or depend … [Read more...]

Two people were rushed to hospital with undisclosed injuries and four others are being treated at the scene of a house fire in Vaughan Monday morning. A firefighter, whose helmet was melted by the intense heat of the blaze, was also assessed at the site of the fire but … [Read more...]