My early mentor had a saying that resonated with me — “Avoid Wishful Thinking.” I’ve found that advice has served me well over the course of my 30-year (and still going) career. Living by that credo ...

Will my smoke control system work properly during a fire? That is the question all building owners/operators should ask themselves. Smoke control systems are unique in that they often sit dormant ...

Firefighters learn the basics of building construction during their probationary years, because, as we approach a building that’s on fire, knowing the construction type helps us begin to formulate an ...