Brian Teears explains how fire dynamics has changed as a result of modern construction and, thus, why officers and firefighters must account for this in terms of how heat, air and water interact.

Any experienced firefighter or officer will tell you that firefighting requires dedication to drilling and learning. For good reason, hands-on drills that are performed in the fire station are front ...

Air circulation in buildings is rarely controlled solely by windows. Doors play a critical and often underestimated role in determining how air moves from one room to another. Their position, ...