COVER STORY
Sudden Cardiac Death, 1995-2004
Of the 1,006 on-duty firefighter fatalities over the 10-year period, 440 (43.7%) fell into the category of sudden cardiac death. The aspects of the problem examined in this study include the victims’ demographics, medical histories, and work circumstances.
Rita Fahy
FEATURES
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - Subway Safety
New transit projects in Asia and New York City rely on NFPA 130.
Alan R. Earls and Pam Weiger
U.S. Firefighter Fatalities for 2004
Stress and overexertion continued to be the leading cause of fatal injury. In 2004, 103 on-duty firefighter deaths occurred in the U.S. This compares to the 105 firefighter fatalities that occurred in 2003.
Rita Fahy and Paul Leblanc
East Meets Code
A look at fire protection methods and approaches in China.
James Antell, AIA, P.E., and Fang Li
Retro Fit
Guidelines and techniques followed by fire protection specialists during alarm system retrofits
Stephen Moritz
Castle Guards
A case study examining the methods used to protect the Smithsonian Institution exhibits and buildings
Chris Woodcock
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