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September/October 2012

September/October 2012

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FEATURES

Lessons of Comayagua
In the aftermath of a prison fire in Honduras that killed 361 people, Journal looks at how NFPA codes can improve fire safety in prisons and many other occupancies throughout Latin America.
Jaime A. Moncada, P.E.

After Waldo Canyon
The costliest wildfire in Colorado history was a serious test of local mitigation and preparedness efforts. How effective was the mitigation, and how can it be improved?
Fred Durso, Jr.

Fire Loss in the United States During 2011
Last year, U.S. fire departments responded to nearly 1.4 million fires, 4.4 percent more than the year before.
Michael J. Karter, Jr.

Catastrophic Multiple-Death Fires in 2011
Last year, 23 catastrophic multiple-death fires resulted in 114 fire deaths, including 16 children under age six. An unusually high proportion of fires began with explosions.
Stephen G. Badger

NEWS + ANALYSIS

In A Flash
Newcomers fuel a debate on sprinklering animal housing facilities, and end up getting a crash course in NFPA and its code development process.

Firewatch
Hot coals start multimillion-dollar fire.
Ken Trembley

Looking Back
A 20-year look at the Woburn Nursing Center fire.
Kathleen Robinson

COLUMNS AND DEPARTMENTS

First Word The wildfire imperative James M. Shannon		In Compliance Controlling combustible decorations is an important part of fire safety. Chip Carson, P.E.

Perspectives Philip Stittleburg, the new chair of NFPA’s Board of Directors, on the association’s goals, the volunteer fire service, and more.		Buzzwords How NFPA 72 and NFPA 101 work together to protect schools. Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE

Research How advances in firefighter safety can affect the overall fire problem. Casey Grant		Outreach This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is "Have 2 Ways Out." Judy Comoletti

Heads Up Sprinker protection for one type of storage may not work for others. Matt Klaus		Electrical Safety New information on requirements for accessible design in the NEC. Jeffrey Sargent

Structural Ops How to approach a basement fire. Ben Klaene & Russ Sanders		Wildfire Watch Simple questions, difficult answers, and why wildfire mitigation works. Molly Mowery

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