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July/August 2009

July/August 2009

COVER STORY

Lightweight Construction
Engineered wood construction assemblies burn quicker and fail faster than dimensional lumber, according to two recent studies. What does this mean for consumers and those who work in fire protection.
Alan R. Earls

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FEATURES

2008 Firefighter Fatalities Report
The United States lost 103 on-duty firefighters in 2008. This number is a repeat of last year's. Most died while responding to, or returning from, emergency calls. NFPA's Fire Analysis and Research department brings you the specifics.
By Rita F. Fahy, Paul R. LeBlanc, and Joseph L. Molis

2008 Firefighter Fatalities Incidents
A selection of fatality incidents taken from the full report.
Rita F. Fahy, Paul R. LeBlanc, and Joseph L. Molis

Mass Notification 2.0
Fort Knox, the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the Pentagon all have mass notification systems with a lot of muscle. Take a peek beyond the top secret gates and learn from their experience.
Lisa Nadile

Down from the Stratosphere
Elevator evacuation in certain situations is now permissible, according to NFPA 101^®, Life Safety Code^®. The Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas has used elevators as it's primary evacuation route for 13 years. See how they made it work.
Lisa Nadile

The View From The DHS
How is the DHS using NFPA codes and standards to keep us safe? Bert Coursey, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's deputy director for the Test & Evaluation and Standards Division of the massive agency's Science and Technology Directorate, explains.
Lisa Nadile

COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS

First Word When process meets commitment James M. Shannon		The 70E Connection Now is not the time to ignore your electrical power system Bill Buss

Research Bigger, better hazardous materials standards. Kathleen A. Almand, P.E., FSPE		In Compliance Pay attention to the inspection of doors Chip Carson, P.E.

Heads Up Big changes in the world of storage sprinklers. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		Firewatch Fire destroys former mill Ken Tremblay

Structural Ops Why fires in different occupancies require different tactics Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		The Sections Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"

Buzzwords The expanding world of emergency communications systems Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE		Looking Back The murderous fourth. Kathleen Robinson

Outreach Look to NFPA for free outreach materials. Judy Comoletti

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