September/October 2009

September/October 2009

Fire and Vacant Homes
In one section of Columbus's South Side neighborhood, two out of three homes are vacant. Three quarters of them have had a least one fire.
Alisa Wolf

from the magazine

Stop, Drop, and Log On
An innovative new online program arms college students with up-to-date information on campus fire safety.
Ed Comeau

Campus Emergency Communications
What Virginia Tech can teach us about planning for a campus emergency.
Lisa Nadile

Report: U.S. Fire Loss for 2008
Home fires accounted for 83 percent of all civilian fire deaths last year.
Michael J. Karter, Jr.

Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fire in 2008
Last year saw the fewest catastrophic fires, and the fewest related deaths, since 1987.
Stephen G. Badger

Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fire Incidents
A breakdown of all the 2008 multiple-death fires.
Stephen G. Badger

First Word Why Congress needs to increase funding for the federal Fire Grants program. James M. Shannon		Outreach Fire departments step up sprinkler education efforts with a blend of motivation and guidance. Gary Keith

Research A big fan raises bigger questions about fire safety and energy conservation. Kathleen A. Almand, P.E., FSPE		The 70E Connection 70E and the new installation requirements in the NEC. Jeffrey Sargent

Heads Up The case for using hydraulic sprinkler system calculations worldwide. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		In A Flash News & dispatches compiled by NFPA Journal staff

Structural Ops Why fires in churches require careful pre-incident planning. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Firewatch Woman dies after clothing ignites Ken Tremblay

In Compliance Clarifying fire protection and egress issues regarding elevators. Chip Carson, P.E.		The Sections Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"

Buzzwords Cutting costs is no reason to stop testing your fire alarms. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE		Looking Back Fire Prevention Week, 1925 Kathleen Robinson