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FireRescue1 Member News - Volume 438 - February 19, 2010
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Member News
Feb. 19, 2010
Volume 438
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Dear FireRescue1 Member,

A spate of "struck-by" incidents in recent weeks has led to a call for departments to contribute their safety best practices — and you can play a part.

The Emergency Responder Safety Institute is requesting departments submit their procedures for the deployment of advanced warning devices at incident scenes. It wants to use the information for free training materials to maximize roadway operation safety for responders nationwide.

Check out the full details below and email your procedures to advancewarning@cvvfa.org.

— Jamie Thompson, FireRescue1 Editor
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Md. apparatus 'hit ladder truck, left scene'
A fire apparatus sideswiped a ladder truck early this week, knocked it into two other cars and did not stop to offer assistance. A fire department spokesman said both trucks had their emergency lights and sirens on at the time of the crash. Witnesses were stunned when the first fire apparatus continued without stopping or checking for injuries. Full Story
Small plane crashes into Texas building
Firefighters tackle a fire in a seven-story office building after a small private plane crashed into it in Austin, Texas on Thursday. The pilot burned his home before intentionally crashing the plane. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)
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FireRescue1 Exclusive
'Struck-by' incidents prompt safety call
By Jamie Thompson, FireRescue1 editor
Since the start of the year, the Emergency Responder Safety Institute has collected at least 20 news reports where apparatus and/or fire and EMS personnel have been struck while operating on roadways. The spate of incidents involving drivers striking fire apparatus and other public safety vehicles in blocking positions has led to a call for responses from the fire service. Full Article
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NIOSH: Hazards overlooked in Detroit roof collapse LODD
By Ken Robinson, FireRescue1 staff
Insufficient risk-versus-gain analysis and an inadequate accountability system have been cited as contributing factors in the death of a Detroit firefighter. Firefighter Walter Harris died after being crushed by a roof collapse in an abandoned building. Investigators say his death may have been avoided had firefighters identified telltale signs of structural collapse. Full Article
No More Cords Getting Slammed in the Door
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Live fire training evolution
FDNY Battalion Chief 15 Richard Blatus demonstrates a live fire training evolution in our latest training video. Fire conditions are simulated, with an emphasis on safety, teamwork and communication. Watch Video
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Line-of-Duty Deaths


Press Release:
C4i Introduces New Products at IWCE 2010
[C4i]
Assistant fire chief dies from heart attack in Idaho

Name: John Coyle
Date: February 8
City: Priest River, Idaho
Cause: Full Report
Backing accident kills
Kan. fire chief

Name: Stanley L. Giles
Date: February 10
City: Linn Valley Lakes, Kansas
Cause: Full Report
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