Reading the roof of a fire building starts as the apparatus nears the incident, including assessment of the roof's pitch and covering, of ventilation indicators, and of dead loads and structural ...

Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.

Recent advancements in the study of fire dynamics and compartment fire behaviour have deepened our understanding of how fires develop, propagate and interact with their surroundings. This field ...

As peak fire season intensifies, you will be hearing many wildfire-specific terms that you may or may not understand. However, understanding the terminology used by fire crews is crucial for grasping ...