September/October 2011

September/October 2011

A Decade of Difference
A look at how 9/11 shaped the development of some of NFPA’s most important codes and standards - and how that process continues.
Fred Durso, Jr.

from the magazine

Fire Loss in the United States During 2010
U.S. fire departments responded to 1,331,500 fires, a decrease of 1.3 percent from the previous year.
Michael J. Karter, Jr.

Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fires in 2010
Last year, 29 multiple-death fires in the United States killed 175 people, including 30 children.
Stephen G. Badger

Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fire Incidents
A breakdown of all the 2010 multiple-death fires.
Stephen Badger

Nowhere to Go
Fire safety is a constant concern at Antarctica’s McMurdo Station, a research outpost 830 miles from the South Pole.
Carol Fey

It's a Fire Dog's Life
A look at the life of Sparky the Fire Dog®, who turned 60 this year, by his best friend.
Steve Dornbusch

Fire Analysis + Research
U.S. Structure Fires in Stores and Other Mercantile Properties.
Ben Evarts

Firewatch
Kitchen fire damages restaurant.
Ken Trembley

Looking Back
The 1930 Ohio prison fire.
Kathleen Robinson

Membership: The Sections
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In A Flash
How an underutilized Life Safety Code tool can improve safety at outdoor assembly venues.

What's Hot
SPOTLIGHT: Suppression Systems

First Word Learning from sacrifice. James M. Shannon		Buzzwords Historic events result in new requirements in NFPA 72®. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Research Is the teaching of codes and standards redundant or out of date? Kathleen Almand, P.E., FSFPE		Outreach Fire Prevention Week is the longest-running U.S. public safety observance. Judy Comoletti

Heads Up Changes to sprinkler systems should not compromise performance. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		The 70E Connection Consider investing in a portable GFCI as part of your PPE arsenal. Jeffrey Sargent

Structural Ops Why you need contingency plans for fires in buildings that are being razed. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Perspectives Paul Dunphy, code compliance coordinator at Harvard University, on how colleges and universities can demonstrate the value of NFPA 3 for commissioning and integrated testing.

In Compliance Elevator lobby egress is an aspect of building safety that can be overlooked. Chip Carson, P.E.