September/October 2004

September/October 2004

Air Space
Standing in the middle of the bridge across the 248-foot-wide (76-meter-wide) center of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the Smithsonian Museum's new Air and Space Museum, makes one think of the awe with which the biblical Jonah must have viewed his cavernous surroundings after he was swallowed by the whale.
Stephen Barlas

from the magazine

A Long Road Back

Stacy Miller of Douglassville, Pennsylvania, was a 22-year-old nurse when a 9-inch (23-centimeter) mortar shell exploded in her face during a fireworks display at a picnic, blinding her for life. The rehabilitation that followed tells only part of the story of how quickly destructive fireworks in consumers' hands can turn a vibrant life upside down.
Margie Coloian

Open Communications
NFPA provides a bridge between fire protection requirements for telecommunications facilities.
Ralph E. Transue, P.E.

Testing, Testing
Four communities prepare for Fire Prevention Week, and get the word out about an essential safety lesson.
Jennifer C. Berkshire

The 9/11 Commission and NFPA 1600
NFPA's business continuity standard sets criteria for preparedness and recovery.
John Nicholson

Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems
The rules for safe human exposure are reflected in NFPA standards.
Jeffrey L. Harrington, P.E.

Buzzwords Airport detection and notification challenges Wayne Moore		In Compliance Standards addressing airport fire safety Chip Carson, P.E.

Extra Tragic fire in Paraguay Eduardo Alvarez and Jaime A. Moncada, P.E.		Ins and Outs NFPA goes high profile Jenna Padula

Fire Watch Roofing materials ignite during maintenance Ken Tremblay		On the Agenda 2004 Fall Education Conference Erik Holden

First Word NFPA's advocacy reflected in Fire Prevention Week James M. Shannon, President		Outreach FPW a successful grassroots campaign Amy Lebeau

Heads Up Introducing the variable speed pump Russell Fleming, P.E.		Structural Ops Alternative egress Russell Sanders & Ben Klaene