Features

		Large Loss for 2007 Seventy-one fires resulted in losses of $5 million or more each. Together, these large-loss fires resulted in over $3.5 billion in direct property loss, killed 19 civilians, and injured 168 firefighters and 67 civilians.

		Special Hazards Fire Investigation CSB investigators describe their examination of an explosion at a hazardous waste facility

		Integrated Building Systems The hope has been that new technology and management tools will make building system integration much more seamless. Are we there yet?

		Firefighter Injuries for 2007 This report addresses 2007 firefighter injuries in the United States. In 2007, 80,100 firefighter injuries occurred, a decrease of 4 percent from the year before.