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FireRescue1 Member News May 28, 2008 Volume 258 |
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Emergency declarations for counties ringing Lake Tahoe were signed Tuesday by California and Nevada governors to aid fire-protection in the scenic area hit by a blaze last summer.
The declarations were among more than 70 recommendations by a special panel formed after the Angora Fire destroyed 254 homes and caused $140 million in property damage in South Lake Tahoe. "We will not rest until this natural crown jewel is as safe as it is beautiful," Schwarzenegger said ... Full Story Related Article:  Officials probe response to Tahoe blaze
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| Ventilation Basics by Structure Type | |
| By Michael Lee, FireRescue1 columnist | |
After looking at the basics of ventilation last month, we can now focus on applying the techniques to different types of structures. I will discuss the parameters for performing effective ventilation for each style of occupancy. This article will help the ventilation group supervisor consider in what types of occupancies and in what steps to consider different ventilation techniques. Full Column |
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| Read Michael Lee's previous column, The Basics of Ventilation |
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Press Release: AVCOMM Announces GSA Contract to Provide Communication Systems [AVCOMM Communication Systems] Texas firefighter loses job; delayed response to get food [Austin, Texas] Deadly tornadoes hit Midwest [Des Moines, Iowa] Wis. firefighter settles case over sexual harassment claim [Thiensville, Wis.] Naked man rescued from Hudson River [New York] |
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