November/December 2011

November/December 2011

The Making of a Standard
How NFPA devised a fast-track process to create the new NFPA 56 (PS), Fire and Explosion Prevention During Cleaning and Purging of Flammable Gas Piping Systems.
Fred Durso, Jr.

from the magazine

U.S. Firefighter Injuries in 2010
Last year, 71,875 firefighter injuries occurred in the line of duty.
Michael J. Karter, Jr. and Joseph L. Molis

2010 Firefighter Injury Narratives
Highlights of injuries received by on-duty firefighters.
Michael J. Karter, Jr. and Joseph L. Molis

In A Flash
The push for residential sprinklers gains momentum in Massachusetts. Plus a new study gauges elected official's perceptions on sprinklers, a California fire official is honored, and a new debut for Faces of Fire.

Firewatch
Fire spreads from balcony into concealed spaces
Ken Trembley

Looking Back
The road to automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Kathleen Robinson

What's Hot
Spotlight: Building Materials

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

First Word Closing the gap James M. Shannon		Buzzwords Important code changes for firefighter communications. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Research Understanding the hazards posed by lithium ion battery storage. Kathleen Almand, P.E., FSFPE		Outreach A “social media holdout” urges us to follow along on Twitter. Gary Keith

Heads Up Sprinkler protection of elevators and machine rooms. Russell P. Fleming, P.E.		The 70E Connection Jumping through hoops on the way to safe electrical work practices. Jeffrey Sargent

Structural Ops Risk vs. benefit in the determination of an imminent life hazard. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Perspectives Call them teachable moments if you must: What we can learn when things go all pear-shaped in the design and installation of fire protection systems.

In Compliance NFPA 101 and provisions for lockups. Chip Carson, P.E.