Frontline Fire Officer Training (PPT)
Jul 2026
A fire fighter training deck on why building compartmentation and firestopping matter—how to spot, report, and advocate for them to contain fire and protect lives.
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Positive Pressure Ventilation FD Summary Report
Jul 2026
Summarizes a UL Fire fighter Safety Research Institute study on the effectiveness and tactical safety considerations of using positive pressure ventilation (PPV) during fire attacks in single-family homes. -
Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions (FSRI)
Jul 2026
Explores how engineered lumber and lightweight wood construction perform under fire conditions to help fire fighters recognize collapse hazards and make safer tactical decisions. -
NFPA Code Process
Jul 2026
Explains how IAFF members can access, understand, and participate in the NFPA standards development process to help shape fire fighter safety standards. -
ICC Code Process
Jul 2026
Explains the ICC code development process and how IAFF members can participate to help improve fire fighter safety through building and fire code updates. -
Use of Fire Blankets on Electric Vehicle Fires
Jun 2025
Outlines tactical risks, independent research findings, and explicit warnings against deploying fire blankets on electric vehicle battery fires. -
IAFF Position Statement on Single-Exit Residential Buildings
Feb 2025
Opposes Canadian legislative proposals for single-exit multi-story residential buildings, warning of severe evacuation risks and code circumvention. -
Responding to Residential Energy Storage Systems
Feb 2025
Outlines critical size-up, tactical considerations, and hidden explosion hazards for fire fighters responding to residential lithium-ion battery energy storage system incidents. -
Single Egress Stairwells – Joint Statement with Metro Chiefs
Jun 2024
Opposes legislative efforts to permit a single exit stairway in multifamily buildings, citing severe safety risks to residents and fire fighters. -
Evaluation of Flame Propagation of Retrofit Energy Efficient Walls
Apr 2024
Evaluates the fire performance and flame propagation characteristics of various retrofit energy-efficient exterior wall assemblies under radiant heat exposure.