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Firerescue Magazine
August 2011
August 2011 Issue highlights

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A Conversation with Commissioner Sal Cassano [7]

FireRescue Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach interviews Commissioner Sal Cassano about the changes in the FDNY.

of by Timothy E. Sendelbach [8]

From the Editor

What Does “Never Forget” Really Mean? [9]

On the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, FireRescue Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach argues that our promise to “never forget” those who gave the ultimate sacrifice must be realized in actions that go far beyond memorials and remembrances.

By Timothy E. Sendelbach [8] 9/11 [10], FDNY [11], September 11 [12]

FireRescue magazine Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach (far left) interviews the 9/11 Fathers (from left to right) Lee Ielpi, Dennis O’Berg, George Reilly and John Vigiano.

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A Common Bond: FDNY Fathers and Sons [13]

FireRescue Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach interviews the “fathers and sons of 9/11”—FDNY firefighters whose fathers or sons were killed in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks 10 years ago.

By Timothy E. Sendelbach [8] 9/11 [10], Chris Ganci [14], culture [15], FDNY [11], James Dowdell [16], Joe Downey [17], Kevin Dowdell [18], new generation [19], Peter Ganci [20], Ray Downey [21], September 11 [12], World Trade Center [22]

According to FDNY Chief Joe Pfeifer, the FDNY—and the fire service as a whole—have undergone dramatic changes. Terrorism has forced the fire service to become an all-hazards response industry. As a result, training has undergone a major overhaul as well, and now includes drills, education and exercises that hone disaster preparedness skills and readiness. AP Photo/Jason DeCrow

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FDNY Terrorism Preparedness & Response Training [23]

FireRescue speaks with FDNY Chief Joseph W. Pfeifer, the first chief to arrive on scene at the World Trade Center on September 11, about how terrorism response training has developed since 9/11.

By Timothy E. Sendelbach [8] 2001 [24], 9/11 [10], FDNY [11], September 11 [12], terrorism [25], terrorism response training [26]

Andy Speier working at Ground Zero. Photo Courtesy Andy Speier

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Andy Speier’s Experience at Ground Zero [27]

The events of September 11, 2001, are etched in the nation’s collective memory. But the images of that day and the days that followed are most vivid for those who responded to the scene and worked the pile. Andy Speier, technical editor for FireRescue magazine, offers a personal account of his experiences and emotions while at Ground Zero.

By Andy Speier [28] 9/11 [10], Ground Zero [29], New York City [30], September 11 [12], the pile [31], World Trade Center [22]

The FDNY recently released “FDNY 2001–2011: A Decade of Remembrance and Resilience,” which chronicles September 11, 2001, and the FDNY’s efforts to rebuild in the months and years that followed. Photo Courtesy FDNY

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TNT (Tools News Techniques)

The Chronicles of the FDNY [32]

The FDNY has released a new book, “FDNY 2001–2011: A Decade of Remembrance and Resilience,” which takes an intimate look at the department’s experiences on September 11, 2001 and its progress since that day. It also looks at the department’s response to other major disasters and events.

By Staff [33] 9/11 [10], FDNY [11], M.T. Publishing Company [34], September 11 [12]

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The Pentagon Response: 2 Perspectives [35]

FireRescue magazine Editor-in-Chief Tim Sendelbach spoke to both retired Fire Chief Ed Plaugher, the incident commander on scene at the Pentagon on September 11, and Deputy Chief John Tippett, who was one of two Maryland Task Force 1 safety officers at the incident.

By Timothy E. Sendelbach [8] Ed Plaugher [36], John Tippett [37], Pentagon [38], September 11 [12]

The value of having a single incident management system in place for emergency responders in differing agencies was demonstrated on Sept. 12, 2008, when a Metrolink commuter train collided head-on with a Southern Pacific freight train, killing 26 people and injuring more than 130. Initial scene management was shared between the LAFD and the Los Angeles Police Dept using NIMS-ICS. The National Transportation Safety Board became part of the unified command structure during the second operational period. Assisting agencies included the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Southern Pacific Railroad, Metro Rail, the Ventura (Calif.) Fire Department, LACoFD and the Los Angeles County Coroner. A family assistance center was established with help from cooperating agencies, including the Red Cross, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and the Crisis Response Team from the Mayor’s Office. AP Photo/Hector Mata

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Wildland/Urban Interface (WUI)

From Firescope to NIMS [39]

Prior to the 1970s, no single system was in place to unify local command systems when multiple agencies responded to major emergencies. That changed with the creation of the FIRESCOPE program, which initially helped organize events in Southern California, but grew to be adopted by the federal government in the form of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). William Neville and Robert Neamy recall the early days of FIRESCOPE and its development into NIMS. They also offer insight into why it’s important that NIMS be adopted and used by all agencies.

By Robert Neamy [40]William M. Nevill [41] 9/11 [10], FIRESCOPE [42], ICS [43], National Incident Management system [44], NIMS [45], Presidential Directive #5 [46], September 11 [12], unified command [47]

The NFFF’s new program offers some tools to help us move in the right direction, one of which is a flowchart that helps determine whether a person needs assistance and how they can get it. The chart provides a straightforward protocol based on best practices already found in the fire service for how to deal with lingering effects of traumatic incidents. Chart courtesy NFFF

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Company Officer Development

Dealing with Traumatic Incidents [48]

Firefighters encounter traumatic events on a regular basis, but they may not be dealing with their effects in a healthy way. Ray Gayk discusses the fire service’s former way of dealing with traumatic events as well as the new program now underway to help firefighters cope with the lingering effects of certain incidents.

By Ray Gayk [49] 9/11 [10], critical incident stress debriefing [50], critical incident stress management [51], disturbing incident [52], potentially traumatic events [53], PTE [54], September 11 [12], traumatic events [55]

Safety

Training for the Unimaginable [56]

Following the events of September 11, many in the fire service wondered if we could ever be truly prepared for an event of this magnitude. Here, Chief Randall Talifarro offers suggestions for how to best prepare your crew for MCIs and similar events. Suggestions include educating yourself about new assets, such as IMAS, MABAS and Go Teams, and testing plans and skills related to mutual aid and interoperability.

By Randall Talifarro [57] 9/11 [10], September 11 [12], Training [58]

Following the attacks on the World Trade Center, many impromptu expressions of thanks were displayed around the country—a stark contrast to the public criticism and scrutiny that firefighters are currently facing. Photo AP/Ed Bailey

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Fire Prevention

Enhanced Prevention Efforts Could Restore the Fire Service’s Image [59]

After 9/11, firefighters across the country were widely regarded as heroes, and a grateful public didn’t question fire department funding. Today, the situation is vastly different.

By Jim Crawford [60] 9/11 [10], community risk-reduction [61], high-risk homes [62], home safety inspections [63], image [64], Merseyside [65], September 11 [12], smoke alarms [66]

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