Wildland suppression apparatus have more stringent angles of departure and approach, ground clearance, and stability requirements than structural apparatus. USFS Engine 332 is undergoing a counter twist test. (Photo courtesy of HME-Ahrens Fox)

Apparatus Purchasing: NFPA and Type 3 Fire Apparatus

The Type 3 fire apparatus is becoming popular, and it could inadvertently or surreptitiously be used for interior structural attack.
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National Fire Service Organizations Urge Congress to Act on Grant Programs

Several major national fire service organizations are teaming up to urge Congress to take action on grant programs.

Kyle Kittrell Receives National Award As Home Fire Sprinkler Advocate

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Sprinkler Initiative and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) have awarded Kyle Kittrell, with the 2023 Bringing Safety…
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IAFF Files Suit to Halt Toxic Turnout Gear Testing Standard

The legal action seeks to hold the NFPA liable for standard requiring “forever chemicals” in firefighter gear.

New Changes to NFPA Thermal Imaging Technology

Manfred Kihn examines the many improvements in thermal imaging technology over the years.

NFPA 1585—New Standard Coming Soon

Robert Tutterow looks at NFPA 1585, Standard for Exposure and Contamination Control.

Mobile Extraction Units Bring Turnout Gear Decon to Fire Scenes

To minimize firefighters' exposure to carcinogens, Mike Matros came up with the idea of developing a mobile cleaning system.