Standpipe operations are some of the rarest operations for many firefighters. Yet, standpipe systems can be found in just about every fire department’s jurisdiction. Success during a standpipe ...

When using standpipe valves during a fire attack, it doesn’t matter if the valves are in a four-story building or a 40-story building; multiple factors and issues can hamper our operations if we ...

Low-frequency/high-risk events present the most dangerous and challenging alarms for the officer. For most departments, high-rise events fall into this category. Starting the alarm off right gives ...

Standpipe systems can be found in occupancies that range from apartments to high-rises to large commercial buildings. These systems are relatively simple, yet most of the breadth of knowledge that ...

THIS article is intended to provide a brief overview of water supplies for fire protection and standpipe systems. It is not a code compliance article. For detailed requirements, check with your local ...

USING thermal imaging cameras in addition to water from standpipes, firefighters extinguished a fire in a power-generating turbine that was protected by a sprinkler. Constructed of steel framing with ...

A $45 million Tobin Bridge repair project was ordered stopped Thursday after fire officials in Boston and Chelsea discovered contractors were doing painting and repairs on the bridge without a ...

Ocean City police are encouraging people to check for missing valves on the system that allows firefighters to get water to the upper levels of buildings. Investigators recovered 10 stolen brass fire ...