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TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WEB SERIES: EP 6 – NOTHING SHOWING MEANS NOTHING

 Brian Kazmierzak    July 3, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WEB SERIES: EP. 5 – FIRE DEVELOPMENT CHANGES WHEN A FIRE BECOMES VENT LIMITED

 Brian Kazmierzak    June 27, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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From Knowledge to Practice (FKTP) Fire Dynamics Curriculum

 Brian Kazmierzak    June 25, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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Tactical Considerations Web Episode 5: Fire Flows From High Pressure to Low Pressure

 Brian Kazmierzak    June 19, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WEB SERIES: EP. 4 – Understanding the Basics: Heat Release Rate Vs Temperature

 Brian Kazmierzak    June 19, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WEB SERIES: EP. 3 – YOUR WORKPLACE HAS CHANGED; YOU NEED TO EVOLVE

 Brian Kazmierzak    June 6, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WEB SERIES: EP. 2 – FOLLOW THE RULES OF LIVE-FIRE TRAINING

 Brian Kazmierzak    June 6, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WEB SERIES: EP. 1 – THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR KNOWLEDGE

 Brian Kazmierzak    May 22, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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COORDINATED FIRE ATTACK ACQUIRED STRUCTURE EXPERIMENTS – VISITOR DAY IN SIDNEY, OH

 Brian Kazmierzak    May 19, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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Free Scenario-Based Interactive Training for Residential Fires

 Brian Kazmierzak    May 14, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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Water Rules – Summaries of the recent UL studies Part 2 – Air Entrainment – Mark Cotter

 Brian Kazmierzak    April 4, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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FIREFIGHTERCLOSECALLS.COM 20th ANNIV. T-SHIRTS!

 Brian Kazmierzak    April 2, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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Understanding and Fighting Basement Fire Report

 Brian Kazmierzak    March 28, 2018    No Comments

The “Understanding and Fighting Basement Fires” report is now available online at https://ulfirefightersafety.org/posts/fsri-and-isfsi-release-basement-fire-report.html. The International Society of Fire Service Instructors and UL FSRI have conducted this research to better … [Read more...]

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Water Rules – Summaries of the recent UL studies Part 1 – Water Mapping by Mark Cotter

 Brian Kazmierzak    March 28, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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FIRE BEHAVIOR CLOSE CALL IN ONTARIO

 Brian Kazmierzak    March 19, 2018    No Comments

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...]

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On March 4, middle school students from a local Maryland middle school will have the opportunity to take part in the USA Science & Engineering Festival #NiftyFifty presentation by UL FSRI's "Fire Scientist" Dr. Dan Madrzykowski! They will learn about fire dynamics, fire research and fire safety through UL Xplorlabs and #CloseBeforeYouDoze.

The Nifty Fifty, a program of Science Spark, are a group of noted science and engineering professionals who fan out across the country to speak about their work and careers at various middle and high schools. Featuring some of the most inspiring role models in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, this signature program of the USA Science and Engineering Festival presents your students with the latest in green technology, engineering, human health and medicine, astronomy and space exploration, nanotechnology, computer science, and more. The Nifty Fifty program featured over 100 STEM role models and reached over 22,000 students during 2016-2018.
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Fire Science with Dan Madrzykowski! Throughout his career, Dan Madrzykowski has conducted fire investigation related studies in a wide range of areas including fire fighter line of duty deaths, the post-earthquake fires in Kobe, Japan, oil field fires in Kuwait, the Station Night Club fire, and the....
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#ThrowbackThursday to one of our previous studies, "Improving Fire Safety by Understanding the Fire Performance of Engineered Floor Systems."

Check out the research and online training available to dive deeper into this week's #TacticalTuesday episode that discussed the importance of initiating the firefight on the same level as the fire.
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UL FSRI – Fire Safety Research Institute - Improving Fire Safety by Understanding the Fire Performance of Engineered Floor Systems

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The main objective of this project was to improve firefighter safety by increasing the level of knowledge on the fire response to basement fires.
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FALSE: With your door open, you'll be able to smell fire and smoke and call for help quicker than with your door closed.

Listen to Peter Van Dorpe, Fire Chief of Algonquin - Lake in the HIlls Fire Protection District, extinguish this myth and underscore why you and your family should always #CloseBeforeYouDoze.

Check out an additional resource from ScienceDaily - "Scents Will Not Rouse Us From Slumber Says New Brown University Study."
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CBYD Myth Extinguisher: With the door open, I am safer during a fire..mp4
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For today's #TacticalTuesday, check out this video featuring UL FSRI Advisory Board Member, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel as he discusses the importance of initiating the firefight on the same level as the fire.

The quickest way to improve conditions on the fireground is to put the fire out. This is particularly important during basement fires when firefighters can be at increased risk for a floor collapse or become caught in the exhaust portion of a flow path if they are attacking from the floor above the fire.

Many factors can play into the initial decision of where to place the first attack line, but when possible, it is best to get water directly on the fire where it is burning. This does not mean that the primary search is not a priority or that it cannot be conducted concurrently. It highlights the need to coordinate ventilation, extinguishment and search. Early fire suppression is integral to minimizing the hazard on the fireground.

For more research resources and training related to this consideration click here: bit.ly/2EidLFI
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Tactical Consideration: Initiate Your Firefight on the Same Level as the Fire
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Today, we are welcoming a new member to the UL FSRI team!

Angela Bennett is the new UL FSRI Instructional Design Manager. She will support the UL FSRI team by managing course content development, instructional design and storyboard skills for online learning projects. She holds both a Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science in Emergency Health Services and Instructional Systems Design from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Angela is a 28-year veteran of the fire and emergency services with most of her service in Western Maryland. Before joining UL FSRI, Angela spent over twenty-years on the Faculty at the University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) where she most recently managed the Institute Development Section, which is responsible for the design and development of all MFRI programs.
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Today, we are welcoming a new member to the UL FSRI team! 

Angela Bennett is the new UL FSRI Instructional Design Manager. She will support the UL FSRI team by managing course content development, instructional design and storyboard skills for online learning projects.  She holds both a Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science in Emergency Health Services and Instructional Systems Design from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. 

Angela is a 28-year veteran of the fire and emergency services with most of her service in Western Maryland. Before joining UL FSRI, Angela spent over twenty-years on the Faculty at the University of Maryland, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) where she most recently managed the Institute Development Section, which is responsible for the design and development of all MFRI programs.
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Congratulations, good luck in your new chapter

Congratulations Angie!

One of the best!! Great things for all!

Congratulations Angie. How important that phone call was so many years ago.

Congrats and good luck Angela👍

Really like your picture ! Congratulations

Congratulations,pretty lady!

Congratulations Angie great job!

Congratulations Angie!

You guys are lucky to have her join your team.

So impressive! And great picture, too!

Wow !!!! Congratulations Kiddo!!!!

Awesome news, Angie will do great work.

An excellent choice!

Congratulations!! Does this mean that if I have a fire emergency, I should first call you? 😱

Awesome choice!!!! Angie will rock it!!!

Congratulations Angie, I’m so happy for you. This picture of you is beautiful. I wish you the best of luck on your new adventure.

Way to go Angie! I had no idea storyboard skills (which I know through advertising) are also used in developing online educational curriculum. Interesting.

Congratulations Angie bennett

The start of another NEW ANGIE. Way to go girl. Miss you.

Congratulations Angie!!!!

I couldn't emoji like love and wow and the same time.

Congrats Angie! That’s awesome.

Congratulations!! That's so exciting!!

Change is exciting! Good for you Angie. Keep rocking it!

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