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This is a collection of columns from Fire Engineering magazine by Andrew A. Fredericks, firefighter, noted expert on fire suppression methods, and victim of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This book is a tribute to his work, collecting in one place his expertise on hoselines, standpipe operations, and all the facets of attacking fire with water.

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Author:   Andrew A. Fredericks
Publisher:   Fire Engineering Books
Imprint:   Fire Engineering Books
ISBN:  

9781593705978

ISBN 10:   1593705972
Pages:   294
Publication Date:   20 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction: Remembering Andy I. FIRE ENGINEERING 1 Fighting Fire with Water: Return of the Solid Stream Principles of Direct Extinguishment Critical Factors Solid Streams versus Straight Streams Misconceptions about Solid Streams Standpipe Firefighting Operations The Proof Is in the Performance 2 Standpipe System Operations: Engine Company Basics Types of Standpipe Systems Locations of Standpipe Systems Supplying Standpipe Systems Common Siamese Connection Problems Logistics The Standpipe Kit Operating from Standpipe Systems Selecting Hose and Nozzle 3 Tactical Use of Fire Hydrants Hydrant Reliability Inspection and Maintenance Vandalism and Unauthorized Use Utilizing Hydrants—Single Engine Company Utilizing Hydrants—Two Engine Companies Positioning at Hydrants The Two Minutes of Terror“Start Water” 4 The 2½-Inch Handline Limitations of 1¾-Inch Hose The Two-Five Syndrome Impact of Reduced Staffing“Slippery Water”Advantages of 2½-Inch Hose Tactical Considerations Handling 2½-Inch Hose Big Fire, Big Water 5 Stretching and Advancing Handlines, Part 1 Indisputable Truths Basic Rules of Stretching Hose Estimating the Stretch Hose Stretch Variations When Preconnected Lines Fall Short Stretching the Handline Modern Apparatus Design Other Considerations Preparing for the Advance 6 Stretching and Advancing Handlines, Part 2 The Nozzle Team The Engine Company Officer The Nozzle Firefighter The Backup Firefighter The Door Firefighter Final Preparations Dangers of Kinks Additional Considerations A Lifesaving Tool 7 Observations on the Engine Company Vertical versus Horizontal Stretch Haste, Aggressiveness, Discipline Apparatus Design The “Myth” of the Unburned Side Stretching Handlines Revisited Odds and Ends Back to Basics 8 Standpipe System Operations: The Standpipe Kit The Handline Standpipe Kit The Chauffeur Standpipe Kit Supply via a Lower-Floor Outlet Causes of Pressure Problems Troubleshooting Chauffeur Safety Expect the Unexpected 9 Long Handlines and Hose Headers H-Type Apartment Building Fire Lessons Learned Augmenting Sprinkler Systems 10 Engine Company Support of RIT/FAST Operations Engine Companies Save Lives From “Fat” Engines to “Fast” Trucks The Rapid Intervention Engine Company Training an Effective RICE Tools and Equipment Nozzle Selection Fireground Operations Make a RICE Policy 11 Y2K: Are You Prepared for Hidden Hazards? Preplanning Is KeyTips for Operational Safety 12 Little Drops of Water: 50 Years Later, Part 1 Fog Nozzle History Little Drops of Water The National Exploratory Committee The Combination Attack Misapplication and Confusion Water Fog and Life Safety Layman before Fog The Debate Continues 13 Little Drops of Water: 50 Years Later, Part 2 The Modern Environment Black Fire Compartment Fires Fuel Materials Energy-Efficient Windows Firefighting Actions Fog, Fans, and Foam Little Drops Again Interior Direct Attack 14 Improving the Quality of Your Solid Streams Freeman Experiments Factors Testing Results Handline Nozzles Nozzle Reaction 15 Considerations for the Effective Use of Deck Guns Deck Pipes and Deck Guns Safety Concerns Operational Problems Chicago’s Long Deck Gun Exposure Protection Offensive Attack Shift in Strategy Tips and Suggestions II. FIRENUGGETS 16 Handline Selection 17 Handline Placement 18 Estimating the Stretch 19 Stream Selection 20 Advancing the First Handline, Part 121 Advancing the First Handline, Part 222 Advancing the First Handline, Part 323 Advancing the First Handline, Part 424 Why Fires Are More Dangerous Today 25 Father’s Day Index

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Andrew A. Fredericks, a 21-year veteran of the fire service, was a firefighter with the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Squad 18, one of five squad companies inside the First World Trade Center tower rescuing people when it collapsed on September 11, 2001. He was a New York state-certified fire instructor at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona, New York; an adjunct instructor at the New York State Academy of Fire Science; a field instructor for the Illinois Fire Service Institute; an instructor for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs; and an adjunct lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He was coauthor of FDNY’s engine company operations manual. He was a member of the editorial advisory board of Fire Engineering and FDIC International. He was president of Andrew A. Fredericks & Associates, Inc., a firm specializing in municipal fire service training and consulting. He had two bachelor’s degrees, one in political science and one in public safety, with a specialization in fire science, and a master’s degree in fire protection management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He developed the Fire Engineering “Bread and Butter” operations videos Advancing the Initial Attack Handline (1997), Stretching the Initial Attack Handline (1998), and Methods of Structure Fire Attack (1999).

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