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21. Firefighting Technology Research at NIST
Published: 5/1/2008
Authors: Daniel Madrzykowski, Stephen Kerber
Abstract: During the past year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has continued work on many projects and started a few new efforts to improve firefighter safety. In addition to the research projects listed below, the Fire Fighting Tech ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910234

22. Impact of a Residential Sprinkler on the Heat Release Rate of a Christmas Tree Fire
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Published: 5/1/2008
Author: Daniel Madrzykowski
Abstract: Although the number of Christmas tree fires is low, the fires carry a higher level of hazard than other fires that occur in a residential structure. This study, supported by the U. S. Fire Administration, has the following three objectives: 1) chara ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=861535

23. Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: High-Rise Fire Experiments
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7468
Published: 11/1/2007
Authors: Stephen Kerber, Daniel Madrzykowski
Abstract: A series of six experiments was conducted in a high-rise apartment building in Chicago, Illinois. One experiment on each of the fire floors utilized portable fans and the other utilized a large truck or trailer mounted fan. The two experiments on th ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=861457

24. Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: High-Rise Fire Experiments (NISTIR 7468)
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7468
Published: 11/1/2007
Authors: Stephen Kerber, Daniel Madrzykowski
Abstract: A series of six experiments was conducted in a high-rise apartment building in Chicago, Illinois during November 2006. Experiments on each of the fire floors utilized portable fans and another utilized a large truck or trailer mounted fan. Two experi ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910178

25. Fatal Training Fires: Fire Analysis for the Fire Service
Published: 9/3/2007
Author: Daniel Madrzykowski
Abstract: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has investigated the fire conditions of two very different fire training incidents that resulted in the loss of life. One incident occurred in an acquired structure and the other occurred in a ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910217

26. Reconstructing the Station Nightclub Fire: Computer Modeling of the Fire Growth and Spread
Published: 9/1/2007
Authors: Nelson P Bryner, Daniel Madrzykowski, William L. Grosshandler
Abstract: On February 20, 2003, during a band performance, pyrotechnics ignited foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the platform that was being used as a stage in The Station Nightclub, Rhode Island, USA. The fire spread quickly along the foam line ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=900085

27. Reconstructing the Station Nightclub Fire: Materials Testing and Small-Scale Experiments.
Published: 9/1/2007
Authors: Nelson P Bryner, Daniel Madrzykowski, William L. Grosshandler
Abstract: On February 20, 2003, during a band performance, pyrotechnics ignited foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the platform that was being used as a stage in The Station nightclub, Rhode Island, USA. The fire spread quickly along the foam line ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=900089

28. Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: High-Rise Pressure Experiments(NISTIR 7412)
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7412
Published: 3/1/2007
Authors: Stephen Kerber, Daniel Madrzykowski, D W. Stroup
Abstract: One hundred and sixty experiments were conducted in a thirty-story vacant office building in Toledo, Ohio to evaluate the ability of fire department positive pressure ventilation fans to pressurize a stairwell in a high-rise structure in accordance w ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=861427

29. Evaluating Positive Pressure Ventilation In Large Structures: High-Rise Pressure Experiments (NISTIR 7412)
Series: NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)
Report Number: 7412
Published: 3/1/2007
Authors: Stephen Kerber, Daniel Madrzykowski, D W. Stroup
Abstract: One hundred and sixty experiments were conducted in a thirty-story vacant office building in Toledo, Ohio to evaluate the ability of fire department positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans to pressurize a stairwell in a high-rise structure in accord ...
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910179

30. Localized Residential Fire Suppression Systems (NIST SP 1006)
Series: Special Publication (NIST SP)
Report Number: 1006
Published: 2/1/2007
Author: Daniel Madrzykowski
Abstract: A Presentation by Daniel Madrzykowski. Localized Residential Fire Suppression Systems: -Kitchen fire hazard characterization. -Investigate "passive" and "active" fire protection systems. -Full-scale demonstrations/evaluations.
http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910275