NFPA Journal - Winter 2024 - 4

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WINTER 2024 * Vol. 118 | No. 4
Features
Dispatches
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PFAS Problem Big-city fire chiefs warn
that new PFAS-free gear will come with
challenges and steep learning curves.
By Jesse Roman
Oddities The Waffle House Index; a SWAT
team lift assist; and more.
Ecosystem Watch A look at the latest
incidents through the lens of the NFPA Fire
& Life Safety Ecosystem™
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Briefs NFPA joins forces with IBHS; new
team members in Mexico and the Middle
East; wind turbine tech certification.
Wide Shot Hurricane Helene pays a visit
to the mountains of western North Carolina.
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Technology
The Battery Blitz
Use of lithium-ion batteries in everything from cars to lawnmowers has far outpaced
the codes, protection schemes, and firefighting tactics necessary to mitigate the
hazards associated with the technology. Now, behind a slew of new research and a
proposed NFPA battery code, the race is on to close the gap. By Jesse Roman
36 | International
Grenfell & The Safety Ecosystem
The final report from a massive, multi-year inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire
that killed 72 people in London reveals how easily breakdowns in the fire and
life safety ecosystem can snowball into disaster. By Scott Sutherland
56 | Research
The $140 Billion Problem
A recent NFPA study found that 44 percent of the fire stations in the U. S. are
at least 40 years old, and many have critical renovation needs that threaten the
health and safety of firefighters. Fixing those problems won't be easy, or cheap.
By Birgitte Messerschmidt
Perspectives
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Bias, Empathy, and Risk Reduction
Firefighters are now being asked to spend
more time than ever in their communities
teaching safety education. Should we train
them to be more agile communicators?
By Jesse Roman
06 | First Word By Jim Pauley
08 | Editor's Note By Scott Sutherland
67 | Publisher's Statement
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