Features

		The Problem With Big Storage occupancies are going from big to large to gigantic, and as they grow they create new challenges for the fire service. Now the entire approach to fighting fires in those spaces is being re-examined.

		Protecting 21st Century Storage Spaces Building owners, fire marshals, and the fire service need to make fire protection plans as up-to-date as possible.

		The Future of Fire: What's Next What do the enormous changes taking place in soci- ety, technology, and the environment mean for the future of U.S. fire safety? And how will they affect NFPA’s codes and standards?

		The Future of Fire: Research Renaissance Current research promises important improvements in firefighting equipment, fireground tactics, and firefighter health and safety. Results from these intitiatives are expected to spark a technological and intellectual rebirth of the U.S. fire service.