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Chris replied to Christopher J. Naum, SFPE's discussion 'Collapse Rescue Operations'

What do this engineers try to do? They are there for engineering advice and thats it. We had a church ceiling collapse last week in the town next to mine. The company I work for went in evaluated it to make sure the main roof was okay strucutrally...

August 13

Chris replied to Christopher J. Naum, SFPE's discussion 'Collapse Rescue Operations'

Ben, I am sorry that I miss read your post. I am not saying that you (if you are in command) shouldn't make the decision on the go or no go for a rescue operation. It is not the engineers call I totally 100% agree with you. He or she is there as ...

August 13

Chris replied to Christopher J. Naum, SFPE's discussion 'Collapse Rescue Operations'

Ben, I can understand your concern relating to structural engineers, but me being one I am going shed some light on some of things that you brought up. The structural engineer has an obligation just as anyone in the fire service does. If you are...

August 13

Chris replied to Christopher J. Naum, SFPE's discussion 'Engineered Lumber ID Program: Enhancing Firefighter Safety, One Step at a Time' in the group Building Construction & Firefighter Safety

One step forward improving firefighter safety. This is an excellent idea, but what if the a city, borough, or township had a ordinance that required the building contract to submit a set of the building plans to the fire department for pre-analysi...

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Chris replied to Christopher J. Naum, SFPE's discussion 'Ten Minutes in the Street: Buildings Under Construction; FIRE'

Hey Chris! Thank you and your welcome. Chris R.

August 10

Chris replied to Christopher J. Naum, SFPE's discussion 'Ten Minutes in the Street: Buildings Under Construction; FIRE'

If I am the first unit on scene or the first commanding officer on scene upon my arrival I would notify dispatch that I have a 5 story building under construction, Type V Construction, and the fire is on division 5. I would then make sure all work...

August 10

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August 10

Profile Information

Hometown:: Jermyn, PA

I Live: (City, State): Jermyn, PA

Years in Fire/EMS:: 10

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:: I have always have had an interest in it and it has been a family tradition till this day. I most importantly joined to help others in their time of need.

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Crystal Fire Company No. 1 Station 58

Department Type:: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Rank/Role There:: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency: 10

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.58fire.com

Rank/Role at Second Department:: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

About Me:: I have engineering degree from Penn State University in Structural Engineering. I work for a engineering firm locally. I would like to obtain a masters degree in fire protection to practice both engineering disciplines.

I am also aiming to obtain my CFPS, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, and PA Fire Instructor certifications. My teaching interests are building construction, fire behavior, structural collapse, trench rescue, RIT, Firefighter Survival, Truck Company Operation, etc.

Day Job:: Structural Engineer

Side Jobs or Other Organizations:: Residential Designer, and website design for the fire department and also my fathers business.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Building Construction/Structural Anatomy, Funding, Health, etc.

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:: I love to help people and know I am making a difference in my community

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