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It’s no secret that the bowstring truss roof is a particularly tricky and dangerous construction element that has led to multiple tragedies within the fire service. Greg Jakubowski notes some of these tragedies, and discusses the hazards and characteristics inherent in bowstring truss roof construction.

As proven through investigative reports from the National Institutes of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the fire service often takes unnecessary risks. But NIOSH does much to point out and emphasize the importance of risk management principles that should be adhered to by the fire service. Greg Serio discusses how NIOSH helps to not only investigate LODDs, but also to spread the word about risk management and how it can positively affect the fire service.

Failing to develop, implement, maintain and document a PPE program can put a department at considerable legal risks, but many officers are unaware of the legal implications of PPE. Robert Tutterow reviews two major regulations.

Latest of investigative reports released providing contributing factors and recommendations.

Latest of investigative reports released providing contributing factors and recommendations.