Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

Today’s evolving fireground demands a greater understanding of buildings, occupancy risk profiling (ORP) and building anatomy by all companies operating on the fireground. The identification, ...

In the last two articles we looked at concrete and steel, two of the basic building blocks of commercial construction. This month we will discuss wood and how it is used in commercial construction. As ...

Commercial construction is an owner’s investment in the future of their business Getting excellent advice from an experienced contractor is key to their success. For many owners, the business of ...

In last month’s column (FireRescue, August 2009, “Warning Signs,” p. 116), I discussed two fundamental subjects that every fire department should cover in its training programs: fire behavior and ...