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    Injured passengers are transported from the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)





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    • Injured passengers are transported from the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Passengers leave the area where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Injured passengers are transported from the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency personnel work at the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, may 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Denis O’Malley)
      Injured passengers are removed from the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency workers arrive at the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
    • A smoke plume rises high above a road block at the intersection of County A and Ross Road east of Solon Springs, Wis., Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Crews from Wisconsin and Minnesota were trying to control a rapidly growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that forced evacuations of the sparsely populated area. Several structures were destroyed in a mostly rural and wooded area east of Solon Springs as the forest fire grew to 9 square miles, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said. No injuries had been reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News-Tribune, Clint Austin)
      A wildfire actively burns through the forest along Sutfin Road east of Duck Pond Road in Highland Township, Wis., east of Solon Springs, Wis., late Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Crews from Wisconsin and Minnesota were trying to control a rapidly growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that forced evacuations of the sparsely populated area. Several structures were destroyed in a mostly rural and wooded area east of Solon Springs as the forest fire grew to 9 square miles, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said. No injuries had been reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News-Tribune, Clint Austin)
      A structure burns along Sutfin Road east of Comminsky Road in Highland Township, Wis., east of Solon Springs, Wis., late Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Crews from Wisconsin and Minnesota were trying to control a rapidly growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that forced evacuations of the sparsely populated area. Several structures were destroyed in a mostly rural and wooded area east of Solon Springs as the forest fire grew to 9 square miles, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said. No injuries had been reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News-Tribune, Clint Austin)
      A home is on fire along Sutfin Road east of Comminsky Road in Highland Township, Wis., east of Solon Springs, Wis., late Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Crews from Wisconsin and Minnesota were trying to control a rapidly growing wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that forced evacuations of the sparsely populated area. Several structures were destroyed in a mostly rural and wooded area east of Solon Springs as the forest fire grew to 9 square miles, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said. No injuries had been reported. (AP Photo/The Duluth News-Tribune, Clint Austin)
      This May 14, 2013, photo provided by the Wisconsoin Department of Natural Resources shows a smoky wildfire in northwestern Wisconsin that has consumed 8,700 acres, destroyed nearly 50 structures and forced dozens from their homes. The DNR says the wildfire in Douglas County is about 90 percent contained Wednesday morning, meaning firefighters have stopped most of the fire from spreading. (AP Photo/Wisconsoin Department of Natural Resources)
    • Gabriel Lencioni, 5, with his mom Charlotte Lencioni, of Canton, watches the funeral procession leave the Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, Mich. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Gov. Rick Snyder ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff today at the state Capitol and at state facilities in honor of Brian Woehlke, the Wayne-Westland firefighter killed Wednesday. Woehlke, 29, of Dearborn, died fighting a fire at a strip mall in Westland. The roof of the building collapsed. Firefighter Woehlke, 29, is survived by his wife of four years, Jennifer, and daughter Ava. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates)
      The funeral procession for Brian Woehlke turns toward Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, Mich. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Gov. Rick Snyder ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff today at the state Capitol and at state facilities in honor of Brian Woehlke, the Wayne-Westland firefighter killed Wednesday. Woehlke, 29, of Dearborn, died fighting a fire at a strip mall in Westland. The roof of the building collapsed. Firefighter Woehlke, 29, is survived by his wife of four years, Jennifer, and daughter Ava. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates)
      Jennifer Woehlke and daughter Ava console each other outside Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, Mich. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Gov. Rick Snyder ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff today at the state Capitol and at state facilities in honor of Brian Woehlke, the Wayne-Westland firefighter killed Wednesday. Woehlke, 29, of Dearborn, died fighting a fire at a strip mall in Westland. The roof of the building collapsed. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates)
      The funeral procession for Brian Woehlke exits Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, Mich. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Gov. Rick Snyder ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff today at the state Capitol and at state facilities in honor of Brian Woehlke, the Wayne-Westland firefighter killed Wednesday. Woehlke, 29, of Dearborn, died fighting a fire at a strip mall in Westland. The roof of the building collapsed. Firefighter Woehlke, 29, is survived by his wife of four years, Jennifer, and daughter Ava. (AP Photo/The Detroit News, David Coates)
     
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    If performing a vertical access entry, consider running air lines through a pulley suspended above the opening to keep the entry area clear of equipment. If using an umbilicus with an air line, communications line and rope in one sleeve, consider using a knot-passing pulley. Photo Andy Speier










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      A United States Navy MH-60S Seahawk fills up its Bambi Bucket. Photo Bob Graham
      Lt. Col. Dana Gemmingen, USMC, presents a plaque to Cal Fire Chief Ray Chaney as Cal Fire Assistant Deputy Director John Winder looks on. Photo Bob Graham
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    • This officer’s coat shows both dye sublimation (area of the black name patch at the shoulders) and also the color change of undyed fabric (PBI) when the temperature reaches the point to stress the fabric, which occurred when the crew was trapped following a roof collapse while they were checking the second floor for an occupant. You can also see where the fabric was protected by the airpack. Photo Joel Calfee
      This photo shows an inspection access point on the turnout coat. From this point, the inner liner of the garment can be turned inside out for higher levels of inspection. Photo Joel Calfee
      These photo shows an inspection access point on the turnout coat. From this point, the inner liner of the garment can be turned inside out for higher levels of inspection. Photo Joel Calfee
      Another example of inspection access, this time on bunker pants. From this opening the inner liner can be turned inside out. Without these access points you would need to rip own the sewn edge of the liner to access the inside for inspection. Photo Joel Calfee
      Another example of inspection access, this time on bunker pants. From this opening the inner liner can be turned inside out. Without these access points you would need to rip own the sewn edge of the liner to access the inside for inspection. Photo Joel Calfee
      This turnout coat exhibits thermal damage to the inside of the outer shell and also to the moisture barrier at the shoulder of the garment. The shoulders show how brittle the moisture barrier becomes; while removing the inner liner from the coat, the moisture barrier broke open on the right shoulder. You can also the how the airpack was riding on the firefighter at the time the garment was being worn. The crew was caught by an abrupt change of fire conditions in a second-floor hallway.  Photo Joel Calfee
      This photo shows the outside of a moisture barrier; there is thermal damage of the left shoulder. You can also see other areas where the moisture barrier showing signs of thermal injury. Photo Joel Calfee
      This is an internal look of the left shoulder of the moisture barrier in the previous photo. The dark areas are where the barrier is starting to show signs of damage; the color change is due to the heat causing the delaminating of the barrier from the substrate material. Photo Joel Calfee
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      Humane Society/SPCA volunteers assemble the large animal lift (LAL) harness. Photo Bob Graham
      Humane Society/SPCA volunteers assemble the large animal lift (LAL) harness. Photo Bob Graham
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      Injured passengers are transported from the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Passengers leave the area where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Injured passengers are transported from the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency personnel work at the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, may 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Denis O’Malley)
      Injured passengers are removed from the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency workers arrive at the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)










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    • Injured passengers are transported from the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Passengers leave the area where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Injured passengers are transported from the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency personnel work at the scene where two Metro North commuter trains collided, Friday, May 17, 2013 near Fairfield, Conn. Bill Kaempffer, a spokesman for Bridgeport public safety, told The Associated Press approximately 49 people were injured, including four with serious injuries. About 250 people were on board the two trains, he said. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, may 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Denis O’Malley)
      Injured passengers are removed from the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during Friday's evening rush hour, injuring about 50 people, authorities said. There were no reports of fatalities. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
      Emergency workers arrive at the scene of a train collision, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Christian Abraham)
    • Tree trimmers use climbing gafs and a flip line around the tree at their waist. They take two steps and flip their flip line up. When the skirt comes down, it is the flip line that holds them. Photo Tom Pendley
      A climbing rescue requires that the rescuer use an extra flip line to climb past the victim. The rescuer then creates a false crotch anchor with a timber hitch. This high-directional allows the victim to be lowered. Remember: Climbing rescues may be good for some situations, but not climbing under a 1,000 lbs. of unstable skirt. Photo Tom Pendley
      In this photo, you see the working line and belay line setting up anchors. A bight of each rope is pulled forward with about 20 feet of tail. The high-directional pulleys are installed on each line. The high-directional lines are flaked out in preparation to be pulled over the crown of the tree. They are connected to the pulleys with a figure eight on a bight. Photo Tom Pendley
      To pull both high-directional lines over the crown at the same time, slip half a water bottle over the messenger line. Tie the messenger line to the free end of the high-directional lines with clove hitches. The bottle acts as a sort of nose cone and facilitates easy passage through the crown. Photo Tom Pendley
      We set a low directional anchor for the main line at the base of the victim's tree. This keeps the pulley system down low and helps direct force on the tree, which seems to add stability to the situation. Photo Tom Pendley
      The rigging of the rescuer is nearly identical to the team-based pick-off that we do on the rock. Tree rescue is a kind of mix between supported and unsupported. Photo Tom Pendley
      Here you see the rescuer ready to be raised up to the victim. Notice that there's a Prusik on the working line with a set of fours (SOF) connected to it. In this case, the rescue harness is pre-connected to the SOF, which gives the rescuer the option to raise the victim or adjust his position. Also note that the rescuer has a tag line. Photo Tom Pendley
      The big shot is a sturdy sling-shot mounted on a six foot hot stick. This tool takes tome technique and is best used by two people. With practice, it is reliable and accurate. Photo Tom Pendley
      The Lucky Line Launcher is the preferred tool for shooting a messenger line. It is powerful,  accurate and only needs one person. But it's also a firearm and must be treated like a loaded weapon. Photo Tom Pendley
      The high-directional lines are anchored by tying them off to a descent control device, like a brake rack. This gives the ability to lower the high-directional pulleys in the event that the primary systems become fouled. We prefer to anchor to objects back from the victim's tree to keep rescuers out of the hot zone. If no other anchors are available, you can anchor to the base of the victim's tree. Photo Tom Pendley
      When pulling the high-directionals up into position, try to keep them up high in the fronds until the pulleys are in position at the base of the crown. This is especially helpful when the messenger line is still in the tree. If the messenger line buries into the crown, you will not get the ropes over. Photo Tom Pendley
      Once the rescuers get the high-directional ropes in hand, setting the high-directional pulleys  is usually assured; at this point, you can use several haulers if need be. Photo Tom Pendley
      This rescuer is set to guide the high-directional pulleys into position. He needs to make sure that the tails of the working line and belay line are held for the rescuer. Photo Tom Pendley
      Here you see the Lucky Line Launcher set up nicely in a Pelican case. There are spare projectiles, a box of red power loads (the strongest) and some mason twine to cue as a pilot line. Photo Tom Pendley
      This is a good example of a fan palm with a heavy skirt. Photo Tom Pendley
    • The prop we used to cut the metal roofing.
      The prop we used to cut the metal roofing.
      The supporting members erected prior to installing the metal decking and foam.
      The inside of the truck where foam is pumped from the rooftop.
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      The underside of a completed metal roof.
      Foam sprayed directly onto the metal roof.
      Foam sprayed on plywood or gypsum that is placed over the metal roof.
      Cross cut against the corrugation leaves areas that may not be cut and creates more friction on the saw.
      Saw cutting against the corrugation.
      Cutting with the corrugation prevents areas of metal being cut and creates less surface area being cut at one time.
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    Due to temperatures reaching nearly 110 degrees F during the incident, personnel conformed to strict rotation and rehab cycles. Photo courtesy Fire Chief John R. Hawkins/RCFD
    Several rescuers descended into the pit in rotations to attempt to free the victim. But each time progress was made, the man attempted to aid in his rescue, which resulted in him becoming buried again. Photo courtesy Fire Chief John R. Hawkins/RCFD
    Coordinated Multi-Agency Response Frees Trench Rescue Victim
  • The LRZ 08 is a 265-ton fire and rescue train that consists of three specialized carriages packed with state-of-the-art fire and rescue equipment.
    An International Approach to Tunnel Emergencies
  • Photo Ryan Babroff/SoCal Fire Photo
    Big-Rig Extrication Tips & Tactics
  • I took the 550 cord on a backcountry ski tour, where I used it to descend a steep bank. (Photo Glenn Pinson)
    Survival Bracelets are meticulously hand-woven in a beautiful braid. When needed, the ends can be pulled, unraveling the entire length of paracord to be 16 to 21 feet long. (Photo Courtesy SurvivalStraps)
    Gear Test: SurvivalStraps’ Survival Bracelet and Survival Belts
  • Where There's Smoke ...
  • The Odessa (Del.) Fire Department's new rescue pumper is built on an American LaFrance Eagle chassis with a stainless-steel, half walk-in, half walk-around body. Photo courtesy ALF
    The vehicle features a pump panel located on the left side under the roll-up doors. Photo courtesy ALF
    A rear shot of the vehicle, showing the hosebed, the light tower and access  ladder to the top compartments. Photo courtesy ALF
    The front bumper compartment contains a booster reel and rescue tools. Photo courtesy ALF
    Building a Vehicle That Can Do It All
  • Portable pumps are extremely useful when you’re unable to get the engine close enough to a static water source because of obstacles, such as steep banks, narrow lanes, fences or trees. But most portable pumps don’t deliver the needed gpm for serious fires—for that, you might need to join multiple pumps together. Photo Paul Ross
    Cold weather and ice can create water supply problems, making the use of a portable pump even more useful. Remember to keep pumps well maintained and ready to go even in the harshest weather. Photo courtesy Steve Kidd
    Joining Portable Pumps Together

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