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Industrial Fire WorldNovember/December Magazine Cover
November/December

Industry News New Window
ACC proposal combines MSDSs, labeling standards DHS adopts NFPA standards
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Daves Notes New Window
Are we truly prepared for the worst? St. Louis episode shines a light on homeland security
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DAVID WHITE

C&H Dehydrators New Window
Device blow dries turnouts, hazmat suits
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Dr. Sthamer-Hamburg New Window
Foam maker launches fluorine-free brand
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Triple Threat New Window
Door combines energy, sound and fire protection
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Risk Assessment - Pre-planning then and now New Window
The fire service does not have to accept a poor water supply and can take action to improve the situation.
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By John Franks/XL Gaps

Betting on the Future New Window
Nevada fire academy weighs financial options
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Hose Job New Window
Texas entrepreneur invents labor saving fire equipment
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

EMS Corner New Window
Rule #1: Contain the incident If the treatments and decon procedures appear straight forward and uncomplicated, what happened in East St. Louis?
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By William R. Kerney/College of Southern Nevada

Destination Canada New Window
Pincemin Fire-Safety holds dominion over the oil fields in Saskatchewan
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Hazardous Exposure New Window
St. Louis ERs face hazmat crisis
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Thales Communications - Interoperable Solution New Window
New portable gives control to incident commander
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Focus on Hazmat - Advancing the human condition New Window
Innovation is rarely, if ever, the result of a single event; it is most often the stringing together of several separate discoveries or advances.
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By Dr. John S. Townsend

Emergency Response New Window
Coast Guard hosts planning workshop
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Inspired to Succeed New Window
Wackenhut unites fire protection division under one standard
Volume 23, No. 6 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Industrial Fire WorldSeptember/October Magazine Cover
September/October

Failure to Lift New Window
Crane safety makes national headlines following accident at Houston refinery
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER/IFW Editor

15 Minutes New Window
Failure to properly care for combustion equipment can have fatal consequences
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By John R. Puskar, PE/CEC Combustion

INDUSTRY NEWS New Window
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Coming Clean New Window
Engine manufacturers opt out of the emergency services market in the face of new, more stringent EPA emissions standards being phased in by 2010
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER/IFW Editor

Dave’s Notes Sept - Oct 2008 New Window
Shortsightedness breeds crisis Trying to regulate complex systems using simple ones
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By David White

Emissions Mandate New Window
To date, the impact of engine changes on fire apparatus mandated by the EPA remain largely unseen
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By Mark Sackett & Roger Lackore

EMS Corner - Sept/Oct 2008 New Window
Musings from the Chalkboard
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By WILLIAM R. KERNEY/College of Southern Nevada

Focus on Hazmat - Sept/Oct 2008 New Window
Did We Really Mean To Do That?
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DR. JOHN S. TOWNSEND

Friendly Fire New Window
Industrial emergency responders gather for fire training in Texas
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Firefighters On Demand New Window
Illinois company specializes in keeping fire departments fully staffed with certified professional responders
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Decision Pending New Window
State budget crisis may force closure of Nevada fire academy
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Dust to Dust New Window
February sugar refinery blast results in near record fines
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Proper Respect New Window
Emergency Services Training Institute initiates new process unit replica
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Risk Assessment Sept/Oct 2008 New Window
Pre-planning Then and Now
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By JOHN FRANK/XL GAPS

Silent Alarm New Window
A pencil jammed in an alarm switch almost turns an ammunition ship into a floating bomb
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER/IFW Editor

Temperature Rising New Window
February 2007 refinery blast attributed to cracked piping
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine

A Fire Truck for Trona New Window
An isolated industrial facility in southeast California buys a new fire truck. The result is better fire protection for the entire region.
Volume 23, No. 5 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER/IFW Editor

Industrial Fire WorldJuly/August Magazine Cover
July/August

Industry News New Window
Safe tank alliance renewed
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Industry News New Window
OSHA renews ASSE alliance
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Hands-On Management New Window
BP Corporate Fire School Brings International Visitors to Texas
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Communications Package New Window
Providing cellular, satellite links
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
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Tribute to a Firefighter New Window
Death Claims Chief Jerry Craft, 61
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Blast Report Issued New Window
Ink-mixing tank left heating overnight allowed solvent vapor to accumulate
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine

DAVE’S NOTES
Illinois explosion bears reexaming New Window
1984 refinery blast cost the lives of 17 refinery personnel
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DAVID WHITE

News From Federal Signal New Window
Federal Signal Announces E-ONE Sale Agreement
Industrial Fire World Magazine

A Slight Defect New Window
In July 1984, explosions and fire at an Illinois refinery claimed 17 lives. Of those, 11 who died were industrial responders, the most ever lost in a single incident. In 2005, a total of 87 on-duty firefighter deaths occurred in the U.S. None of those deaths were industrial firefighters. Thankfully, fatality rates for industrial firefighters are non-existent most years, even if an unacceptable number of workers are still being lost. The year 1984 is one of the most painful exceptions with regard to industrial firefighter deaths.
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DAVID WHITE

Detecting Fugitive Vapors New Window
Detector checks floating roof tanks for escaping fumes and seal fires
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Failure Unacceptable New Window
Firefighter markets lightweight large-volume diesel-fueled pump designed to deliver instant reliability on demand
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine

EMS Corner New Window
Staph infections threaten work
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By BILL KERNEY/College of Southern Nevada

Opportunistic Pathogens New Window
Public soap dispensers often contaminated
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Risk Assessment New Window
Reliable stationary fire pumps
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By JEFFREY R. ROBERTS/XL GAPS

Labor Saver New Window
Firefighter markets hose gathering device
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Dr. Sthamer-Hamberg New Window
European 1x1 fire foam demonstrated
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Texas Toast New Window
Firefighters gather in Beaumont for 23rd Industrial Fire World Emergency Responder Conference & Exposition
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Focus on Hazmat New Window
Science fiction comes to pass
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DR. JOHN S. TOWNSEND

Burning Secrets New Window
At the annual Williams Fire & Hazard Control foam fire school the secrets about extinguishing industrial fire are all revealed
Volume 23. No 4 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Industrial Fire WorldMay/June Magazine Cover
May/June

Jerry Craft New Window
brigade fire chief, dead at 61
Industrial Fire World Magazine

EXPLOSION PROOF New Window
Today's gas detectors limit risks to workers while giving operators enough flexibility for safety & efficiency
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By Robert Zuiderveld
Pyroban Corp.

WITCHES BREW New Window
CSB releases study on N.C. hazmat fire
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Weyerhauser/Eaton New Window
Partner to reduce arc flash risk
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

FOCUS ON HAZMAT New Window
Foam – an additive and a system
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DR. JOHN S. TOWNSEND

INDUSTRY NEWS New Window
CSB video details 2005 Texas City blast
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

INDUSTRY NEWS New Window
OSHA fines Texas refinery
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

INDUSTRY NEWS New Window
OSHA renews foundry alliance
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

EMS CORNER New Window
Death is too often part of living
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By BILL KERNEY/College of Southern Nevada

FLUORINE FUNDAMENTALS New Window
DuPont introduces short-chain fluorine-efficient products for producing surfactants that reduce the environmental impact of Class B fire fighting foam
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Dave’s Notes New Window
Safety comes no cheaper overseas
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DAVID WHITE

Medley, Florida New Window
Responders battle concrete plant blaze
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

INDUSTRY NEWS New Window
Pipeline Corp. wins API award
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

CURTAIN CALL New Window
Robert Wood receives annual Connie Award
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

RISK ASSESSMENT New Window
Reliable stationary fire pumps
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By JEFFREY R. ROBERTS/XL GAPS

PETROBLAST New Window
Company designs blast-resistant modules for the refining & petrochemical industries
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

New Products New Window
Honeywell X-Series - MSAA’s Firehawk M7 Responder - DRAEGER FRT 1000
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

BITTERSWEET New Window
On February 7, 2008, a massive explosion and fire at a sugar refinery located northwest of Savannah, GA, caused 13 deaths and left many others critically injured with severe burns. The blast was likely fueled by combustible sugar dust.
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

DEADLY DUST New Window
Even small amounts of accumulated dust can result in fiery tragedy
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

DUST STORM New Window
Williams F&HC beats different fire medium
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

ONE SEVEN SYSTEM New Window
European industry embraces CAF systems
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

TROUBLE ON REFINERY ROAD New Window
On Feb. 18, 2008, an explosion rocked a 70,000-barrels-per-day oil refinery in Big Springs, TX, destroying a propylene recovery unit, and igniting a catalytic cracker and three storage tanks
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

NINE TIME CHAMPS New Window
Alyeska cinches annual firefighter competition
Volume 23, No. 3 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Problem Students lead to Problem Employees New Window
Attitude Problems and the Evaluation Process
Industrial Fire World Magazine
William R. Kerney, MA, EMTP (ret)
James “Bud” Adams, NREMTP

Industrial Fire WorldMarch/April Magazine Cover
March/April

SCORCHED SCOTLAND New Window
Flagship Fire Ground Delivers First Class Emergency Training
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Dave’s Notes New Window
Ethanol mandate moves forward AR-AFFF provides best defense in ethanol fueled fires
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DAVID WHITE

‘FIRST, DO NO HARM’ New Window
Essex Firefighters Respond to U.K. Refinery Explosion
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

Dr. Sthamer - Hamburg New Window
German Foam Maker Pursues New Challenges
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine

FOCUS ON HAZMAT New Window
Training Must Deal With Reality
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By DR. JOHN S. TOWNSEND

HURRICANE SEASON New Window
The mammoth Orion refinery fire resulted from a tropical storm. Think about what a full fledged hurricane can do.
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine

ACCESS ZERO New Window
Fire Sweeps Kansas Solvents Tank Farm
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

RESCUE TRUCKS New Window
Beware "Orthostatic Incompetence"
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By REGGIE NALLEY / International Rescue & Emergency Care Association

RISK ASSESSMENT New Window
Maximizing 'Proper' Training
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By JEFFREY R. ROBERTS/XL GAPS

NO LAWYERS ALLOWED New Window
Firefighters with the Sabine Neches Chiefs Association Prefer the Honor System
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

UNDER THE FLIGHT PATH New Window
Salt Lake City ARFF School Draws Responders Nationwide
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine

TRAINING IN CONTEXT New Window
Saudi Aramco Embraces Live Fire Training Concepts
Volume 23, No.2 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By CRAIG H. SHELLEY & GERALD SMITH

Industrial Fire WorldJanuary/February Magazine Cover
January/February

Daves Notes - How Much Protection Is Too Much New Window
When it comes to bunker gear, how much protection is too much. Protecting against external heat can have internal side effects.
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By David White

When OSHA Visits New Window
Former OSHA inspector BevelHart recommends keeping close tabs during official visits by the feds
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By ANTON RIECHER

TANK 15 IS BURNING New Window
Lightning Ignites N.J. Xylene Storage Tank
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine
BY ANTON RIECHER

Ink Plant Disaster Probed New Window
CSB analysis confirmssolvent vapor blast inDanvers, MA
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine

Counting on the Geiger Counter New Window
Responders are on their own whenarriving at a radiologicalemergency. That makes a goodGeiger counter essential equipment
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine
Mark L. Maiello, Ph.D.
Radiation Safety Officer

FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK New Window
The National Response Framework offers an adaptable approach to coordinating emergency response in a major incident
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine

HOT TOPICS IN PPE New Window
Tougher NFPA standards and new federal studies mean changes in protective clothing
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine

TAILORED FIRE PROTECTION New Window
Manufacturers work to overcome PPE’s uncomfortable image
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By Kendra Graf

Emergency Services Training Institute New Window
BP extends invitation to LNG neighbors
Volume 23, No. 1 Industrial Fire World Magazine
By Anton Riecher

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