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USFA releases Web-based course on
lightweight construction The United States Fire Administration (USFA) in partnership the
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the release of
a comprehensive Web-based educational program developed to enhance
firefighter awareness of the performance of different forms of lightweight
construction components during fires to create a safer operational
environment for the fire service. These components include trusses, glue
laminated beams, I-joists, structural composite lumber, and wood structural
panels. Included in this program is FireFrame, an interactive tool on
building construction for the fire service. This Web-based program was
developed with the assistance of several State and local level fire training
systems. "Firefighter safety and building construction is an
important issue for the fire service today" said Charlie Dickinson,
Acting US Fire Administrator. "Education is critical for firefighters operating
at incidents to understand how modern building products perform in
fires." "AF&PA was proud to work in partnership with USFA as
well as several State and local fire training organizations to develop a
program to educate the fire service on today's and tomorrow's building
components," AF&PA President and CEO Juanita D. Duggan stated.
"Though this educational outreach and partnership we are committed to
supporting the operational safety of the firefighters that bravely protect us
everyday." Further information on this program can be
found on this page of the USFA web site: http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/fireservice/research/safety/construction.shtm. |
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