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In addition, the mechanisms of fire growth from localized ignition source
fire to a large, fully developed fire also were investigated. For
these tests, the carriage and materials tested were selected from scrap
stock representative of a typical Australian suburban rail passenger
vehicle. The following measurements were made: temperature, flow, heat
flux, and gas composition. In this experiment, the behavior of the
ceiling and upper wall linings was more important than that of the seats
and lower wall linings in predicting the occurrence of flashover and
time to untenable conditions in a typical rail passenger vehicle. |
The results of this work by Nathan White, Vince Dowling, and Jonathan
Barnett in the paper, “Full-scale Fire Experiment on a Typical Passenger
Train”, presented at the 8th International Symposium on Fire Safety
Science, Beijing, China, September 12-18, 2005.
For more information about these fire experiments, contact Nathan
White, nathan.white@csiro.au or CSIRO (Australian Commonwealth
Scientific and Industrial Research Organization,
http://www.csiro.au/ ) |
Full scale fire experiments conducted on passenger rail cars. |
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Welcome to Meredith Lawler, USFA Fire Program Specialist, who will be
assuming the responsibility of reviewing FIRE.GOV issues for USFA. In
1997, Ms. Lawler began her Federal government career as an analyst for
the FEMA’s Office of Inspector General where she reviewed numerous
government programs including the Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Program. |
In November 2004, Ms. Lawler joined USFA's National Fire Data Center where
she currently manages behavioral mitigation and fire department
operations technology research projects and is actively involved with
the support and implementation of the National Fire Incident Reporting
System. We look forward to a long and rewarding relationship with
Meredith. |
We extend a fond farewell to Bob McCarthy as he leaves USFA/FEMA to enjoy
his retirement. Mr. McCarthy was a Caption with the Jersey City Fire
Department from 1968-1983. In 1983, he took a position with the USFA
where he managed many programs and initiatives in firefighter health and
safety. Most recently, before his retirement in August 2005, |
Mr. McCarthy was responsible for a variety of research activities,
including those involving firefighter personal protective equipment,
detection systems, and suppression technology. Bob has been a faithful
reviewer and USFA contact from the very first issue of FIRE.GOV in
Spring 2001. We wish you all the best, Bob! |
