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Objective Evaluation of Imager Performance

December 1, 2011
Author(s)
Francine K. Amon, Dennis D. Leber, Nicholas Paulter
We describe a method by which the evaluation and characterization of the performance of an imager can be done objectively and scientifically, that is, without routine operator interpretation. Although this method is demonstrated herein for passive long

Report on Residential Fireground Field Experiments

November 7, 2011
Author(s)
Jason D. Averill, Lori Moore-Merrell, Adam M. Barowy, Robert Santos, Richard D. Peacock, Kathy Notarianni, Doug Wissoker
Service expectations placed on the fire service, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS), response to natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, and acts of terrorism, have steadily increased. However, local decision-makers are challenged to

Performance of RFID Tags in Rough Duty Environments (Structural Fires and Moisture)

May 23, 2011
Author(s)
James R. Lawson, Jonathan L. Kent, Anthony D. Putorti Jr.
Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags have become widely used by industry, retail sales businesses, and government agencies for tracking materials, products, and inventories. This tracking technology is starting to be applied to the management of

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE DATA SUMMIT

May 9, 2011
Author(s)
Jason D. Averill, Lori Moore-Merrell, Kathy Notarianni, Robert Santos, Doug Wissoker
Effectively managing a fire department requires an understanding of and an ability to demonstrate how changes to resources will affect community outcomes. It is imperative that fire department leaders, as well as political decision makers, know how fire

Evaluation of Ultra-Wideband Technology for use in 3D Locating Systems

September 28, 2010
Author(s)
Adam P. Kopp, Kamel S. Saidi, Hiam Khoury
A high-powered (5 Watt peak power) ultra-wideband (UWB) ranging system was evaluated for use as the basis for a 3-Dimensional (3D) locating system by comparing tracking results to a ground truth system. The UWB ranging system is composed of five ranging

Community Risk Assessment Modeling: Results of Residential Fireground Field Experiments

July 7, 2010
Author(s)
Adam M. Barowy, Kathy Notarianni, Jason D. Averill, Lori Moore-Merrell, Robert Santos
This paper presents an overview of a large multi-year, multi-partner research study on Firefighter Safety and Deployment of Resources as well as specific results from more than 60 laboratory and residential fireground experiments designed to quantify the

Ultraviolet Weathering of Firefighter Protective Clothing

June 4, 2010
Author(s)
Rick D. Davis, Joannie W. Chin, Chiao-Chi Lin, Sylvain H. Petit
Exposure to simulated ultraviolet sunlight at 50 C and 50 % relative humidity caused a significant deterioration in the mechanical performance of polyaramid and polyaramid/polybenzimidazole based Outer Shell fabrics used in firefighter jacket and pants

Report on Residential Fireground Field Experiments

April 27, 2010
Author(s)
Jason D. Averill, Lori Moore-Merrell, Adam M. Barowy, Robert Santos, Richard D. Peacock, Kathy Notarianni, Doug Wissoker
Over the past three decades, fire department response has expanded from fire prevention and fire suppression to include multiple other community services such as emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and special rescue. Today, service

Using 3D Head and Respirator Shapes to Analyze Respirator Fit

July 19, 2009
Author(s)
Kathryn M. Butler
A computational approach to analyzing respirator fit is demonstrated using geometries generated by laser scanning, mechanical drawings, and CAD files. Three fit-related problems that can be solved using computational tools are demonstrated: 1) The study of

Evaluation of Image Quality of Thermal Imagers used by the Fire Service

February 26, 2009
Author(s)
Francine K. Amon, Andrew J. Lock
This document reports on the test results of an evaluation of the image quality of thermal imaging cameras used by the fire service. The test methods used were based on the test methods included in Draft NFPA 1801 Standard on Thermal Imagers for the Fire

Fire Fighting Tactics under Wind Driven Conditions: Laboratory Experiments

January 21, 2009
Author(s)
Daniel M. Madrzykowski, Stephen Kerber
Eight full scale experiments were conducted to examine the impact of wind on fire spread through a multi-room structure and examine the capabilities of wind control devices (WCD) and externally applied water streams to mitigate the hazard. The principle
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