Knowledge Center
Welcome to the eBIC Knowledge Center
Explore our comprehensive collection of articles, videos, podcasts, and books authored by members of eBIC’s leadership team and industry experts. This resource hub is designed to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge for first responders, building managers, and anyone interested in enhancing building safety and emergency preparedness.
Featured Content
Video:
FDIC Art of Building Intelligence
Article:
Enhance Fireground Operations with Digital Building Intelligence
Podcast:
High-Rise Buildings — Understanding the Vertical Challenge
ARTICLES
Are You Preplanning Your Buildings?
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/are-you-preplanning-your-buildings/#gref
Enhance Fireground Operations with Digital Building Intelligence
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/enhance-fireground/#gref
Leveraging Building Intelligence for an Initial Response and Beyond Value of Fireground Building Intelligence
https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-prevention-protection/leveraging-building-intelligence-for-an-initial-response-and-
beyond/#gref
If These Walls Could Talk – eBuilding Intelligence
https://www.fireengineering.com/firefighting/truck-company/if-these-walls-could-talk-ebuilding-intelligence/#gref
Art of Building Intelligence: Prepares High-Rise Operations Battle Plans (co-author Jerry Tracy)
https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-prevention-protection/preparing-high-rise-operational-battle-plans/#gref
Know Before You Go (KbyG) Campaign – FE Website Postings
https://www.fireengineering.com/commentary/know-before-you-go/#gref
What Firefighters Need to Know about High-Rise Building Systems – Co-Author Jerry Tracy
https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-prevention-protection/what-firefighters-need-to-know-about-high-rise-building-
systems/#gref
Response to High-Rise Buildings Under Construction – Co-Author Jerry Tracy
https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-prevention-protection/fire-response-to-high-rise-buildings-under-construction/#gref
Battle-Ready Intelligence – co-author Jerry Tracy
https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-prevention-protection/battle-ready-intelligence/#gref
Forget Preplanning…Battle -Ready Intelligence
https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-prevention-protection/building-construction/forget-preplanning-battle-ready-
intelligence/#gref
PODCAST & VIDEO
Book Talk: High-Rise Buildings: Understanding the Vertical Challenges …
https://youtu.be/OgKL-YxO0BM
21 FDIC Art of Building Intelligence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-0m769MkiE
High-Rise Building that are Not Occupied
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri0SPmqxUdc&list=PLQGNhWw77FdJ0yBPjt_BAItyOwifh1TTY&index=12
Pre-planning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta13jiy1Qs8&list=PLQGNhWw77FdJ0yBPjt_BAItyOwifh1TTY&index=13
High-Rise Construction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYmsKQ-vOiw&list=PLQGNhWw77FdJ0yBPjt_BAItyOwifh1TTY&index=14
Tips on Vertical Challenges in High-Rise Buildings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYmsKQ-vOiw&list=PLQGNhWw77FdJ0yBPjt_BAItyOwifh1TTY&index=15
Humpday Hangout: High-Rise Firefighting and New Technologies
https://www.fireengineering.com/leadership/humpday-hangout-high-rise-firefighting-and-new-technologies/
Behind These Walls May Lurk Unexpected Danger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXdP62Wx910
Humpday Hangout: High-Rise Firefighting
https://www.fireengineering.com/leadership/humpday-hangout-high-rise-firefighting/
Humpday Hangout: High-Rise Building Systems – Pre-fire Intelligence
https://www.fireengineering.com/fire-prevention-protection/hangout-high-rise-building-systems/
High-Rise Buildings – Understanding the Vertical Challenge
https://www.fireengineering.com/podcasts/the-back-step-boys-jack-murphy/#gref
5 Minutes to Chaos
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-v7hw7-1c997cc2?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share
Dangerous Views? 21st Century Challenges in Tall Building Fire Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaav389PjXU&t=7s
The Importance of Emergency Actions Plans
https://internationalfireandsafetyjournal.com/the-importance-of-emergency-action-plans/
BOOKS
High-Rise Buildings – Understanding the Vertical Challenges (co-authors: Jerry Tracy and Jim Murtagh)
https://fireengineeringbooks.com/books/high-rise-buildings-understanding-the-vertical-challenges/
Pre-Incident Planning Chapter, Fire Engineering Handbook for Firefighter I & II Vol.2
https://fireengineeringbooks.com/books/fire-engineerings-handbook-for-firefighter-i-ii-2019-update/
How to Use This Knowledge Center
For First Responders:
Enhance your understanding of building systems, pre-incident planning, and tactical approaches for various emergency scenarios.
For Building Managers:
Learn about the latest in building safety technology, emergency action plans, and how to collaborate effectively with first responders.
For Industry Professionals:
Stay up to date with the latest trends, regulations, and best practices in building intelligence and emergency response.
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