John Badman|The Telegraph Alton fire trucks supply multiple hose lines Monday during pump tactics training at the Don Twitchell Memorial Fire Station. John Badman|The Telegraph Two instructors from ...

During the design and specification process for new pumpers, members often focus on the concepts that are important to them depending on their riding assignments and on-the-job experience. One of the ...

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 ...

Effective fire training goes beyond classroom lectures and compliance checklists. To prepare workers for emergencies—whether it’s a Class A blaze involving paper and wood, or a Class B fire fed by ...

Fig. 1. The minimum electrical requirements for installing fire pumps are found in Article 695. A general philosophy for most electrical installations is to provide ...

A well-built fire pump and hose kit can make the difference between property damage and protection during bushfire season. To build a complete setup, the system must deliver strong water pressure, ...