Post by papacheese on Nov 17, 2008 15:37:46 GMT -5
This was sent out by Ken Anderson in the State Chief's publication "The Relay":
UL Lightweight Wood Truss Training
Last year, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) received a FIRE grant from the DHS to do a research study on lightweight construction. UL conducted a series of tests, and just this month posted the results of their study titled “Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions” on their UL University website. This is a great online course, free of charge, and available to all. This course is essential for firefighters and an absolute must for all ICs or company officers. It is only 52 minutes long, but it is absolutely worth it. It is a great hands on course that shows the actual firefighting challenges in these lightweight construction infernos.
Bottom line is that the lightweight construction, increased fuel load, and the synthetic petroleum based materials, contribute to much greater fire growth and presents significant challenges to our firefighters. Take the time to educate yourself and the staff under your command. The lives they save could be their own.
For the full announcement and a link to the course, go to michiganfireservice.com/ul-lightweight-wood-truss-training/179/
I haven't taken the "class" yet but understand from several sources it's pretty good....I'll check back with some comments fater I've had a chance to review it.
UL Lightweight Wood Truss Training
Last year, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) received a FIRE grant from the DHS to do a research study on lightweight construction. UL conducted a series of tests, and just this month posted the results of their study titled “Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions” on their UL University website. This is a great online course, free of charge, and available to all. This course is essential for firefighters and an absolute must for all ICs or company officers. It is only 52 minutes long, but it is absolutely worth it. It is a great hands on course that shows the actual firefighting challenges in these lightweight construction infernos.
Bottom line is that the lightweight construction, increased fuel load, and the synthetic petroleum based materials, contribute to much greater fire growth and presents significant challenges to our firefighters. Take the time to educate yourself and the staff under your command. The lives they save could be their own.
For the full announcement and a link to the course, go to michiganfireservice.com/ul-lightweight-wood-truss-training/179/
I haven't taken the "class" yet but understand from several sources it's pretty good....I'll check back with some comments fater I've had a chance to review it.
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