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Fire Rescue Magazine Collapse Time for Different Assemblies

Collapse Time for Different Assemblies Need-to-know info from Underwriters Laboratories study By James M. Dalton, Peter Van Dorpe, Robert G. Backstrom and Steve Kerber Editor’s note: In the February issue of FireRescue magazine, authors James M. Dalton, Peter Van Dorpe, Robert G. Backstrom and Steve Kerber share some information and tactical tips for fighting fires in buildings made of lightweight construction. What follows here is additional information from… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on February 9, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Fire Rescue Magazine Tactical considerations for firefighting operations in lightweight construction

Battling the Hidden Danger Tactical considerations for firefighting operations in lightweight construction By James M. Dalton, Peter Van Dorpe, Robert G. Backstrom & Steve Kerber Multiple firefighter fatalities at large commercial fires attract the attention and scrutiny they warrant. However, it’s also important to remember that many line-of-duty injuries and deaths occur in single- and multiple-family dwellings during routine, “bread and butter” residential fires. A review o… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on February 9, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Stephanie Geewax Re:

I went to the barn today to find a neighbor walking pony back from their yard into his paddock. This isn't a surprise... he's kind of a trouble-maker.

On that note: He's very much name-less at the moment. So far I've heard Casper, Jack, Bam bam, and the top contender is Loki (Norsk God of Mischief). But I don't really like either of them. Anyone got any name ideas? Here is the little pain in the butt. He's still young

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Added by Stephanie Geewax on February 8, 2010 at 9:16pm — No Comments

Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine Incident Management Team Plays Critical Role in Connecticut Plant Explosion

Yesterday’s explosion at the Kleen Energy Systems plant in Middletown, about 20 miles south of Hartford, killed five people and wounded a dozen.

FireRescue caught up with Bill Higgins, State Fire Disaster Plan Administrator for the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, who responded to the scene to support the county coordinators and the incident commander with special statewide resources.

“It was an overwhelming s… Continue

Added by Shannon Pieper, FireRescue Magazine on February 8, 2010 at 6:30pm — No Comments

FFsEnemy Company Discussion: Vacant Buildings Cont.


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mike simms Tales from a Tailboard fireman-boot lickers and other strange events

I was working at Engine 7, located in the oldest working firehouse in San Jose. It was built in the early 1930s as a federal work project. It was a small Spanish-style house with 2 bedrooms, a small galley kitchen, and a living room. The basement had weights and a T.V. but this was before cable. The older firemen working when I came in went back to WWll and did not watch much T.V. They were great card and cribbage players.

Station 7 had walls about one-foot… Continue

Added by mike simms on February 7, 2010 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Frederick Georges PRIVATE LOVE LETTER TO THE GIRL OF MY DREAMS

WOW,.... you seem really busy all the time. Maybe you will not have time for a man servant... uh..uh.. I mean.. boyfriend

Well I am very busy too! I got up this morning and fed the kitty, he is very mean!

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Added by Frederick Georges on February 7, 2010 at 11:46am — No Comments

IAFC Final Call for Submissions: FRI 2010

The Program Planning Council is finalizing the FRI 2010 program, but it’s not too late to be a part of this year’s dynamic program. Each year new ideas and programs come up after the call for papers has been closed. This year we're offering a second opportunity to… Continue

Added by IAFC on February 6, 2010 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich Didn’t You? Didn’t You? I Thought You Did. No? Me Neither!

Read the fire department report here: http://www.cbsatlanta.com/download/2010/0128/22368624.pdf

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Added by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on February 6, 2010 at 12:09pm — 11 Comments

George A. Laiacona III Random Thoughts from a Linear Thinker

Never too young.........

Friend and local firefighter/emt has had a stroke. He's only in his late thirties, healthy and fit. There's no age limits for health problems. Regular wellness checks are money well spent.

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Added by George A. Laiacona III on February 6, 2010 at 7:47am — No Comments

Beverly Gonzalez Cancer

I was recently diagnosed with All its a type of leukemia 1 month ago.. it am so scared of dying at age 20 years old. i am trying so hard not to give up hope i never knew that i would end up with cancer. exspeciall with leukemia.. I just don't understand.. I am currently going through chemotherapy it is really hard on my body i am a full time nurse's aid an full time student for Untalan's Taekwondo Academy.

I have a wonderful sup

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Added by Beverly Gonzalez on February 5, 2010 at 10:55pm — 3 Comments

mike simms Tales from a Tailboard fireman-Fading memories 2: sad note and retirement dinner

There are some pictures and memories we retain that are so painful we try to block them but they still are there. This morning over breakfast they crept out again. My steel has been tempered in the hottest of furnaces. I have seen death and told families when we could do no more, but the death of children still brings tears to my eyes and a deep pain to my soul. A good family friend, a young paramedic had a call that involved the death of a baby. I know this will be with her forever. With her,… Continue

Added by mike simms on February 5, 2010 at 2:16pm — 1 Comment

Fire Rescue Magazine Pictometry Imagery of Haiti Donated to GISCorps Volunteer Efforts

Following the destructive earthquake in Haiti, many companies serving the fire, EMS and law enforcement communities are playing a crucial part in rescue efforts. Over the next few weeks, FireRescue will highlight those companies that are having a direct impact on relief efforts. Following is one example of a company striving to make a difference in this devastated nation. Pictometry International Corp. announced t… Continue

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Fire Rescue Magazine Q & A with FDNY Chief Edward Kilduff

As of Jan. 12, the duties of chief of the fire department for the city of New York (FDNY) were officially handed over to Edward Kilduff.

Yesterday, Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano presided over the promotions ceremony that advanced Assistant Chief Edward S. Kilduff to Chief of Department, the highest uniformed position in the FDNY.


A member of the department since 1977, Kilduff worked his way up through the ranks, most recently se

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on February 5, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Davin Eshelman Recognition Dinner

February 5, 2010

The Webster/Fairport B.P.O. Elks Club held its 40th annual Police - Fire - Ambulance recognition dinner. Some of the awards went to:

Hugh Franklin Penfield Volunteer Ambulance; Steve Macino NEQALS; William Schlegel West Webster Fire Department; Investigator Charles Sciortino Webster Police; Ned Stamler West Webster fire Department; Hugh Franklin Penfield Volunteer Ambulance; Steve Macino NEQALS; William Schlegel West Webster Fire Departm

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Added by Davin Eshelman on February 5, 2010 at 11:09am — No Comments

Fire Rescue Magazine Thank You, Haiti Rescue Responders

FireRescue magazine's Technical Rescue Web column Thank You, Haiti Rescue Responders By Harold Schapelhouman As the national (and international) urban search and rescue (USAR) task forces return from Haiti, they deserve our thanks for a job well done. They performed difficult… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on February 5, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

John Barrett When make do shouldn't do....RIDING BACKWORDS January 2010

RIDING BACKWORDS – January 2010
Firefighters and emergency medical workers must be largely optimistic - if they weren't then how or why would they want to do the job. Is a pessimist going to routinely put themselves in a position to respond to what may be the worst day of someone
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Added by John Barrett on February 5, 2010 at 3:28am — No Comments

Fire Rescue Magazine DRIFIRE Donates Shirts & Blankets to Haiti

Following the destructive earthquake in Haiti, many companies serving the fire, EMS and law enforcement communities are playing a crucial part in rescue efforts. Over the next few weeks, FireRescue will highlight those companies that are having a direct impact on relief efforts. Following is one example of a company striving to make a difference in this devastated nation. DRIFIRE Partners with K.I.D.S. to Support the effort in Haiti by donating flame-resistant shirts and fabrics to H… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on February 4, 2010 at 12:06pm — No Comments

Firefighter NetCast NetCast Tonight: Has Firefighter Nation and Other Social Media Changed the Fire Service?

A quick reminder that Rhett Fleitz (Fire Critic) and John Mitchell (Fire Daily) will be broadcasting live tonight at 9pm ET on Firefighter NetCast. You can join us! Our featured guest will be Chr… Continue

Added by Firefighter NetCast on February 4, 2010 at 11:13am — 3 Comments

Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich HCN Is NOT A Cable TV Channel!

February is American Heart Month. That’s it; one month and the shortest one at that? How can we expect to maintain a sustained effort to reduce heart-related deaths in the fire service if we only pull out the PR campaign once a year? Besides; we will forget about it as quickly as we forget all of those New Years’ resolutions. You know the ones; going to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more and trim your nose hair more often. Doing what I just mentioned is taking some personal responsibi… Continue

Added by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on February 3, 2010 at 10:20pm — 4 Comments

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