Review the following NIST technical note and video below:
Weinschenk, C., Overholt, K., & Madrzykowski, D. (2016). Simulation of an attic fire in a wood frame residential structure, Chicago, IL. Fire Technology, 52(6), 1629-1658. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/logi…
National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2014, December 2). Simulation of an attic fire in a wood frame residential structure—Chicago [Video file]. Retrieved from
Be sure to include the following in your case study:
- Examine the applicable building codes for this structure.
- How were they developed?
- Were they developed locally?
- Were they modified or adopted?
- If modified, how so?
- How were they developed?
- Analyze the tests conducted on materials found in the structure.
- What types of materials were used in the construction of the house?
- What were the results?
- What were the lessons learned?
Your case study response should be two to four pages in length and follow APA guidelines. Make sure to use the textbook and at least one additional scholarly reference from the CSU Online Library to support your response.
URL: https://libguides.columbiasouthern.edu/fireprofessionaldevelopment
This U. S. Forest Service site includes news and authoritative information on numerous topics related to wildland fire. Back issues of Fire Management Today, the journal published by USFS Fire & Aviation Management, are available online by volume number and authors’ names.
FRAMES provides documents, data tools, and other information resources related to wildland fires.
This collection of resources provided by the NIST Engineering Laboratory includes links to fire tests and the resulting data from those tests, open-access software and fire modeling applications, the EL Research Information Service, and portals to online publications from NIST and the Building and Fire Research Laboratory.
This NIOSH program provides reports on investigations of fire fighter line-of-duty deaths.
The Fire.Gov section of the NIST website includes fire service news as well as research information on a variety of fire science topics. Articles are available as PDF documents. A limited number of downloadable videos or presentations is also provided at the site.
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Fire Safety is an integral part of OSHA’s efforts to ensure workplace safety. Search the OSHA website for “fire safety” or navigate to https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/firesafety/index.html to view the webpage for “Safety and Health Topics/Fire Safety.”
- National Emergency Training Center Library
The National Emergency Training Center Library provides news and resources on fire and emergency management topics. The library portal linked above offers access to multiple collections of online fire-related information, including:
- Internet resources available through the Library catalog
- Online or downloadable first responder dissertations and theses
- Online materials from the Fire Prevention and Public Education Exchange
- E-books for current EFO students
- Additional NSFA data and publications
- U.S. fire statistics
- NFIRS
- USFA online publications
- National Fire Department Registry
To use the NSFA Library catalog, select the Advanced Search option and set “Limit by Item type” menu to “Internet Resource.”
- U. S. Fire Administration
A part of FEMA, the USFA’s mission is “to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response.” The USFA’s site includes links to webinars, outreach materials, statistics, as well as a variety of other resources.