Research and development in action. Multiple sets, multiple reps, testing scenarios to combat vehicle fires in underground garages. From conventional cars to lithium-ion, firefighters are refining big water tactics to meet the challenge.

Exploring nozzle packages and big water solutions for EV fires in parking structures. Every tool on this table represents a different approach to combating the growing challenge of underground vehicle fires, including lithium-ion. Testing, measuring, and refining. Have options.

Armed and Ready. Which tactic proves fastest, safest, and most practical for a rapid knockdown? Exploring nozzle options and reach of stream, particularly in underground environments where EV fires push our limits.

When the elevators fail, the stairs don’t. And neither do we. Never skip leg day

This event highlights new, innovative techniques for moving the “big line” during high-rise operations. Additionally, we'll discuss lithium-ion batteries and high-rise buildings, along with strategies for when plan “A” fails.

This event showcases new and innovative techniques for moving the “big line” during high-rise operations. Additionally, we'll discuss lithium-ion batteries and high-rise buildings, along with strategies for when plan “A” fails.

Standard in Complex Building Firefighting High-rise and complex building firefighting is one of the greatest challenges facing today’s fire service. Add in the risks of lithium-ion batteries and the demands of hydraulics and water application, and the stakes rise even higher.

Smoke Before Fire, In high-rise firefighting, we are smoke fighters first, firefighters second. Understanding smoke containment, pressure differences, and movement pathways is essential to protecting occupants and giving crews a safer environment to operate.

Setting the Standard in High-Rise Firefighting Performing the bleed valve drill prepares firefighters for one of the most overlooked challenges: a hose line becoming trapped beneath a door. By relieving pressure through the bleed valve, crews can quickly free the line.

Troubleshooting the Fire Department Connection (FDC). In this case, a missing set screw was the cause of the coupling failure. Rapid recovery is the use of the speed-swivel.

Always an honour to share knowledge and connect with peers in one of the world’s most vertical cities. This week, I’ll be speaking in New York City at the Fire and Life Safety Directors (FSDA) and then attending the High-Rise FDNY Symposium.

Love the shirt, Jess! Keep up the great work and continue being an inspiring example for both mental and physical health among firefighters.

High-rise safety is not just a fire department issue; it’s a shared responsibility. When engineers, architects, life safety directors, and firefighters collaborate, we create safer buildings, stronger evacuation strategies, and improved survival outcomes.

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High-rise safety is not just a fire department issue; it’s a collaboration between engineers, architects, life safety directors, and society at large. This week in New York City was eye-opening. Heading to Toronto to attend the CTBUH conference.

I’m honoured to share the firefighter’s perspective, where science, strategy, and survivability meet the realities of operating in complex, vertical environments. Collaboration between engineers, architects, and firefighters is essential if we are to build safer cities.

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I’m proud of our city and its ongoing commitment to showcasing talent in design, engineering, and innovation. Together, we’re creating livable, resilient cities that strike a balance between beauty, functionality, and safety.

Explaining the firefighter’s perspective to engineers, designers, and architects. “Where design meets the fireground.”Every floor, every stairwell, every system matters when seconds count. Thank you for listening and for allowing the fire service to be heard.CTBUH International

Observing wind-tunnel testing at RWDI — where science, engineering, and architecture converge. These models represent eight of the world’s tallest buildings, each one designed to withstand forces most people never see, but every occupant feels.