July/August 2010

July/August 2010

NFPA + Disabilities: Where We've Been, Where We Are, Where We're Going
A look at some of the many efforts NFPA has undertaken to address the needs of people with disabilities.
Introduction by Alan Fraser

from the magazine

Crowd Control Training
An overview of crowd-manager training programs, and the different approaches they take to content and delivery.
Fred Durso, Jr.

East + West
Designing smoke control for two new AeroTrain stations at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Karl Decker

2009 Firefighter Fatality Report
Last year’s 82 deaths was the lowest total since 1993.
Rita F. Fahy, Paul R. LeBlanc, and Joseph L. Molis

2009 Firefighter Fatalities Incidents
A selection of fatality incidents taken from the full report.
Rita Fahy

Looking Back
The 1988 North Sea oil rig explosion
Kathleen Robinson

In A Flash
The news from Las Vegas
Fred Durso

Firewatch
Church damaged by fire
Ken Trembley

The Sections
Be in the spotlight, share your expertise, and contribute to NFPA Journal's exclusive "Section Forum"

First Word ‘Meeting the demands of our day’ James M. Shannon		Buzzwords The contractor’s role in complying with intelligibility and audibility requirements. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Research Making the connection between firefighter safety research and the NEC. Casey C. Grant, P.E., FSFPE		Outreach A fire educator’s daycare adventure + a heads up on Fire Prevention Week. Amy Lebeau

Heads Up A primer on how NFPA's sprinkler standard hooked up with an "unlucky" number. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		The 70E Connection Know what you’re getting into to protect against arc flash hazard. Jeffrey Sargent

Structural Ops The critical role of the rapid intervention crew. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Perspectives Jason Averill of the National Institute of Standards and Technology talks about the landmark study linking firefighter crew size with fireground performance.

In Compliance Emergency plans — when are they required, and what should they include? Chip Carson, P.E.