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Retrofitting Warehouse ESFR Sprinkler Systems - Online Exclusive
When properly installed, ESFR sprinklers can obtain suppression of a fire in its early stages
Charlie Bauroth, P.E.
The genesis of a coalition
NFPA and fire-safe cigarettes
John Nicholson
Elevator Control
It is important that all parties, from rescue personnel to building designers understand the intent of the fire service operation provisions of ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
Richard Bukowski, P.E., et al
Home Schooled
NFPA Center for High-Risk Outreach helps educate the poorest South Africans about the dangers in their homes.
Lisa Braxton
Plan Now or Pay Later
We must use every opportunity to promote the importance of utilizing any and all technologies, including residential fire sprinkler systems.
Azarang (Ozzie) Mirkhah, P.E., EFO, CBO
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Buzzwords
Verify installer qualifications
Wayne Moore, P.E., FSFPE |
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Mail Call
Letters to the Editor
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Firewatch
Lack of operating smoke alarms leads to fire death
Kenneth Tremblay |
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Outreach
The many faces of First Nations
Sharon Gamache |
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First Word
High-rise buildings and life safety
James M. Shannon |
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Research
System degradation and life safety
Kathleen H. Almand, P.E., FSFPE |
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Heads Up
Record retention and referral
Russell P. Fleming, P.E. |
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Structural Ops
Command post protocol
Russ Sanders & Ben Klaene |
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In Compliance
Equivalencies
Chip Carson |
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