In Episode 13, check out UL FSRI’s Keith Stakes as he discusses the impact of opening the front door as it relates to ventilating the structure: Forcing the front door needs to be considered in the same way as any other form of horizontal ventilation. When a door is opened … [Read more...]

Original post found at: https://community.fireengineering.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1219672%3ABlogPost%3A646598 We have come to the point in this series that we will be looking at the results of the type of experiments the fire service has been clamoring for since UL and NIST … [Read more...]

In Episode 12, check out UL FSRI’s Keith Stakes as he discusses the identification of structural stability, one of the limitations of thermal imaging cameras: Thermal imaging cameras are an important piece of technology used by firefighters to assist in search and rescue … [Read more...]

Sudden cardiac events is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths and early disabilities in the fire service. 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, … [Read more...]

Knowledge is power. Sign-up today and stay up to date with the latest news and information from the UL FSRI team! The UL FSRI Newsletter will be a quarterly email update that will provide the latest information on: whatshot active research projects whatshot upcoming … [Read more...]

In Episode 11, check out UL FSRI’s Robin Zevotek as he explains the importance of getting water in the eaves during an attic fire: Attic fires present many challenges such as: limited access, lots of fuel, and a high probability of ventilation-limited conditions. The … [Read more...]

In Episode 10, check out UL FSRI’s Dan Madrzykowski as he explains what “pushing fire” really means: It has been taught that all hose streams can push fire. That is not accurate. Pressure is needed to create the push; therefore, it is stream choice and nozzle movement that … [Read more...]

In Episode 9, check out UL FSRI’s Robin Zevotek as he explains why the flow path and suppression must be considered together: The flow path of the fire and suppression tactics must be thought of together. Knowing how and when to alter the flow path allows for a safer and … [Read more...]

The definitions below are included to help provide context to current articles and discussions on fire dynamics and fire attack.  It should be understood the fire service across the United States often has slightly different meanings for the same word. Additionally, some areas … [Read more...]

“Authors Sean Gray and P.J. Norwood’s book “The Evolving Fireground, Researched-Based Tactics” is a breath of fresh air for firefighters and the like that appreciate an educational trade book that’s current, an easy read, easily understood, and provides comprehensive fact based … [Read more...]

Originally posted at: https://community.fireengineering.com/m/blogpost?id=1219672%3ABlogPost%3A646330 From the start, I’ve been a huge supporter of the Underwriter Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute (UL-FSRI) and the many fire science studies UL and the … [Read more...]

In Episode 8, check out UL FSRI’s Dan Madrzykowski as he explains why firefighters should keep the wind at their back: When entering a structure or initiating fire attack, knowing the wind direction is a critical fireground factor. Winds greater than 5 mph will directly … [Read more...]

As part of the DHS/AFG grant “Study of the Fire Service Training Environment: Safety, Fidelity, and Exposure,” UL FSRI conducted a series of experiments in a concrete live fire training building in an effort to evaluate the fidelity and safety of two training fuels, pallets and … [Read more...]

In Episode 7, check out UL FSRI Advisory Board Member and Division Chief for Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service, Charles Bailey, as he explains how heat transfers through turnout gear: One of the most important lessons we as firefighters must understand is the … [Read more...]

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...]