This Looks Crazy… But It’s How Firefighters Actually STOP Fire!🔥 Firefighters starting a fire instead of putting it out? Sounds crazy — but it’s actually one of the smartest wildfire-fighting techniques in the world. When a fire grows too large to control, firefighters create controlled burns around the area. By burning grass and trees at the edges, the main fire loses fuel when it reaches that spot — and eventually slows down or stops completely. Even helicopters can carry only 3 tons of water

Check out our newly released report on the "Analysis of the Coordination of Suppression and Ventilation in Single-Family Homes.” Access the report here: https://s.ul.org/3dcktfI The purpose of this study is to better understand the science behind fire attack coordination and how firefighting tactics may link together to create a positive outcome for occupant survivability, firefighter safety, and property conservation. Utilizing eight single-family homes, this first set of experiments brought th

The F.A.C.P. (Fire Alarm Control Panel) helps determine a more accurate location of smoke or fire in commercial or certain residential buildings. Having that knowledge helps us figure out the approach to both search and rescue and firefighting efforts. #firefighter | Mesa Fire and Medical Department