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    Emergency crews work at the scene on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Maquoketa Caves State Park northwest of Maquoketa, Iowa, during an effort to free a man trapped overnight in a cave at an Iowa state park. Iowa Department of Natural Resources spokesman Kevin Baskins said Logan Eliasen, 20, of Port Byron, Ill., was dislodged from a narrow part of Wye Cave at Maquoketa Caves State Park about 3:30 p.m. Saturday. He'd been stuck there since 6:45 p.m. Friday. (AP Photo/The Quad City Times, Kevin E. Schmidt)





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    • The view from the Alpha side leading into six acres of burning pallets. Photo Bob Graham
      Flames leap toward the Bravo side of the fire zone as firefighters keep up exposure protection. Photo Bob Graham
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      A semi trailer that was loaded with pallets is reduced to glowing charcoal. Photo Bob Graham
      A firefighter walking between the flames and water stream gives a good idea of the fire intensity. Photo Bob Graham
    • Emergency crews work at the scene on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Maquoketa Caves State Park northwest of Maquoketa, Iowa, during an effort to free a man trapped overnight in a cave at an Iowa state park. Iowa Department of Natural Resources spokesman Kevin Baskins said Logan Eliasen, 20, of Port Byron, Ill., was dislodged from a narrow part of Wye Cave at Maquoketa Caves State Park about 3:30 p.m. Saturday. He'd been stuck there since 6:45 p.m. Friday. (AP Photo/The Quad City Times, Kevin E. Schmidt)
      Emergency crews work at the scene on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Maquoketa Caves State Park northwest of Maquoketa, Iowa, during an effort to free a man trapped overnight in a cave at an Iowa state park. Iowa Department of Natural Resources spokesman Kevin Baskins said Logan Eliasen, 20, of Port Byron, Ill., was dislodged from a narrow part of Wye Cave at Maquoketa Caves State Park about 3:30 p.m. Saturday. He'd been stuck there since 6:45 p.m. Friday. (AP Photo/The Quad City Times, Kevin E. Schmidt)
      An emergency crew member is embraced as the team continues to work Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Maquoketa Caves State Park northwest of Maquoketa, Iowa, in an effort to free a man trapped overnight in a cave at the state park. Park Ranger Scot Dykstra said visitors discovered two people lodged in the cave about 8 p.m., Friday and alerted park staff. It's unclear how long the couple had been there. Dykstra said they became stuck while crawling through a narrow part of the cave. Rescue crews from Maquoketa and Quad Cities were able to free the woman about 1 a.m. Saturday. She was treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to officials. (AP Photo/Cedar Rapids Gazette, Jeff Raasch)
      Emergency crews continue to work Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Maquoketa Caves State Park northwest of Maquoketa, Iowa, to assist crews from Maquoketa and La Motte in an effort to free a man trapped overnight in a cave at an Iowa state park. Park Ranger Scot Dykstra said visitors discovered two people lodged in the cave about 8 p.m., Friday and alerted park staff. It's unclear how long the couple had been there. Dykstra said they became stuck while crawling through a narrow part of the cave. Rescue crews from Maquoketa and Quad Cities were able to free the woman about 1 a.m. Saturday. She was treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to officials. (AP Photo/The Quad City Times, Kevin E. Schmidt)
     
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    by Tommy Warshaw The crew from Odenton VFC Engine 282 at the scene of structure fire off Blooming Way in Gambrills, MD.

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    Ventilation should be considered prior to fire crews operating inside a structure. Because not all fires are created equally, we should not necessarily hold back fire attack operations until a hole is cut; however, fire growth should be on everyone’s mind. Photo Ryche Guerrero










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    • The CH-46E Sea Knight about to lower the Bambi bucket into Lake Pulgas. Photo Bob Graham
      The San Diego Sheriff’s helicopter heads into the fight to direct arriving military helicopters. Photo Bob Graham
      The MH-60S Seahawk fills up from Lake Pulgas. Photo Bob Graham
      Creating its own rain storm because of the massive rotor down wash, the CH-53E takes on a load of water. Photo Bob Graham
      The Sea Knight makes one of many water drops. Photo Bob Graham
      “On time, on target”, the Super Stallion hits the mark with a water drop. Photo Bob Graham
      The Sea Knight drops below tree-top level to take on water. Photo Bob Graham
      Brig. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, commanding general of the Marine Corps Installations West, explains the role Marine and Navy units could play if called upon. Photo Bob Graham
      Chief Ken Pimlott, CAL FIRE Director, addresses the issues of fire prevention after the completion of the aerial exercise. Photo Bob Graham
      Brig. Gen. Vincent Coglianese, commanding general of the Marine Corps Installations West, receives an award from CAL FIRE Director Ken Pimlott for the active participation of the military in fire preparedness. Photo Bob Graham
      The CH-46E Sea Knight drops water, “on time, on target.” Photo Bob Graham
      The CH53E Super Stallion departs the target after dropping water. Photo Bob Graham
      The MH-60S Seahawk drops water on its designated target. Photo Bob Graham
    • Some of the most inherently dangerous training that we conduct is live-fire training in acquired structures. However, in my opinion, this type of training is hands-down the most beneficial for firefighters. Here, firefighters participate in the Camp Road burn. Photo Paul Hasenmeier
      The XYZ training burn was conducted with little planning and even less consideration for the recommendations of NFPA 1403. The structure was an old two-story farmhouse with obvious additions but no basement. Photo Paul Hasenmeier
      From the exterior you will see several things that should jump out in regard to the lack of burn preparation: windows, vinyl siding, chimney and labeling. Photo Paul Hasenmeier
      One concerning aspect of the XYZ burn was a mattress in one room. Photo Paul Hasenmeier
      Another concerning aspect of the XYZ burn was a couch in one room. Photo Paul Hasenmeier
      The Camp Road acquired structure was a 5,300-square-foot, split-level building with an attached garage and ballroom on the rear. One thing to do: Make a rooftop ventilation hatch that can be opened from the ground if necessary (due to the size of this structure, a second hatch was put on the Charlie side roof). Note: I recommend using a 3-foot-long piece of chain attached to your roof hatches, and then add the rope (prevents the rope from burning away). Photo Jennifer Kilbury
      The Camp Road acquired structure was a 5,300-square-foot, split-level building with an attached garage and ballroom on the rear. One thing to do: Make a rooftop ventilation hatch that can be opened from the ground if necessary (due to the size of this structure, a second hatch was put on the Charlie side roof). Note: I recommend using a 3-foot-long piece of chain attached to your roof hatches, and then add the rope (prevents the rope from burning away). Photo Jennifer Kilbury
      When it comes to fuel materials, they must have known burning characteristics. Flammable or combustible liquids are not acceptable practice. All that’s needed in each burn set is a stack of pallets and a bale of straw. Photo Paul Hasenmeier
    • Hurricane shutters are increasingly used to prevent burglary.
      A rotary saw with an aluminum oxide blade will make quick work of hurricane shutters. It’s also possible to attack the lag bolts that fasten the rails to the window frame with the adz of a Halligan tool.
      Hurricane glass is laminated with plastic to resist blunt force. Use chopping motions from an axe or Halligan adz to cut the window. Alternatively, attack the frame.
      Window bars can be removed by attacking the lag bolts with the adz of a Halligan or striking the horizontal crosspieces with a maul in an attempt to pull the bars from the frame. Call for a circular saw and extra help early.
      HUD windows are secured by 2 x 4 strongbacks on the inside and out. The strongbacks are connected together by long carriage bolts. Use the pick of a Halligan to split the wood around the bolt and then cut the bolt with bolt cutters. Alternatively, use a metal saw to attack the bolt heads directly or a chainsaw to attack the strongbacks.
      Interior view of HUD window. A plunge cut with a 24" chainsaw blade will cut the strongbacks and release the window. Note the syringe on the window sill. Buildings that appear vacant may house squatters. Photo courtesy Gabriel Angemi
      Door gates can often be forced conventionally. Attack the padlock with the pick of a Halligan placed in the shackle of the lock and struck with a flat head axe. Alternatively, use the saw to cut the locks or the horizontal cross piece near the locking mechanism. This will allow for conventional forcible entry with the Halligan tool.
      Lightweight security doors can usually be forced conventionally using the adz of a Halligan and a flat head axe. If you encounter problems, use the saw to cut the crosspiece near the lock, thus allowing the door to flex, or expose the bolt by gapping the door with a Halligan adz and then cut the bolt with the saw.
      Exterior view of a Fox Lock. Photo Jason Brezler
      Interior view of a Fox “Double Bar” Lock. Photo Jason Brezler
      Electromagnetic locks can usually be defeated with conventional forcible entry. Apply force near the locking mechanism. Attempt to have someone “buzz” you in if possible.
      Vacant Protection Systems (VPS) are secured to a window frame via a system of cables attached to a metal grate that is then pulled tight against a metal strongback located across the interior of the window or door frame. Photo courtesy Gabriel Angemi
      You must review VPS early. Special-call additional ladder companies to remove the VPS and work from a tower ladder bucket if possible. Photo courtesy Gabriel Angemi
     
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      A semi trailer that was loaded with pallets is reduced to glowing charcoal. Photo Bob Graham
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      A semi trailer that was loaded with pallets is reduced to glowing charcoal. Photo Bob Graham
      A firefighter walking between the flames and water stream gives a good idea of the fire intensity. Photo Bob Graham
    • The Gladiator Fire burns in the Bradshaw Mountains in Prescott National Forest, Ariz. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Authorities are worried that flames from the Gladiator Fire will get past a fire line that's about a mile west of the historic mining town of Crown King, fire incident spokeswoman Loretta Benavidez said Tuesday night. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)
      Smoke from the wild fire can be seen from Spring Valley as the sun goes down and firefighters try to protect the town of Crown King Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Crown King, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)
      Todd Lerke with the U.S. Forest Service walks a ridge as he works against the wildfire as it burns in the Bradshaw Mountains in the Prescott National Forest, Ariz. Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)
      Ian Johnson, a Bureau of Land Management firefighter mops up hot spots as thewild fire burns in the Bradshaw Mountains in the Prescott National Forest, Ariz. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)
      Todd Lerke with the U.S. Forest Service looks out on a ridge as he works against the wildfire as it burns in the Bradshaw Mountains in the Prescott National Forest, Ariz. Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, David Wallace)
      Smoke rising from the Gladiator Fire is seen from Spring Valley, Ariz., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Officials working to keep the wildfire away from the historic Arizona mining town of Crown King, a community of mostly summer homes about 85 miles north of Phoenix, are telling any residents still in their homes to leave now. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Tom Tingle)
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