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		Super Jumbo Jet Safety For Airbus A380 The Airbus A380 is a massive new passenger aircraft that presents new fire protection challenges. How will airport fire departments have to adjust?

		Water-Based Suppression at the New Indianapolis Airport Learn the details of the New Indianapolis Airport’s state-of-the-art water suppression system.

		United Airlines' Membrane Hangar Since land is at a premium at Boston's Logan Airport, the need for a new hangar meant designers had to think outside the box.

		NFPA Report: 2007 Firefighter Fatalities Last year saw 102 on-duty firefighter deaths in the U.S., a sharp increase over the 89 fatalities from 2006, but in line with the long-term trend.

		Face Off: Tunnel Fire Detection Systems The Fire Protection Research Foundation just completed a two-year study of fire detection systems in tunnels.

		Changes to NFPA 502 The 2008 edition of NFPA 502, Road Tunnels, Bridges and Other Limited Access Highways, includes revisions that further clarify the categorization of road tunnels and protection of structural elements, and design fire size.

		Tackling The Rural Fire Problem Rural communities have a fire death rate of twice that of the national average. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration joined forces to learn why.