Search and rescue. These two words are at the core of nearly every fire service mission. The phrase is sequential and synergetic. Until a victim is located, they can’t be rescued. A located victim ...

Smoke control is a critical aspect of fire safety, indoor air quality management, and occupational health in both residential and industrial environments. With the advancement of technology, smart ...

Picking up from my last article in the June 2019 issue, I will explore some context for real-world life safety applications. In this article, I’ll focus on complying with NFPA 99 (Section references ...

Atrium smoke control systems built during the 1980s and ’90s are commonly found in buildings at colleges and universities throughout the United States. These legacy systems were designed prior to the ...

A free resource is now available to Oregon employers to help them comply with rules with the goal of protecting workers from wildfire smoke. Oregon OSHA created an interactive, flexible online ...