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FireRescue1 Member News June 4, 2008 Volume 260 |
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 NIOSH: Wind a factor in Va. structure fire LODD |
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Excessive wind and weather should be taken into account in structural firefighting just as in wildland, according to a NIOSH fatality report.
Firefighter Kyle Wilson, 24, died in April last year. Fellow firefighters began a search for him after they lost contact, but withdrew when the structure began to collapse. According to the NIOSH report, Firefighter Wilson and his lieutenant were searching the master bedroom when strong winds caused the fire to shift unexpectedly ... Full Story Related Resources:  Va. dept. report: Staffing a factor in LODD
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| Fireground Accountability – A 'System' to Keep Firefighters Safe | |
| By Phoenix Battalion Chief Brian Parks Western Director, Fire Department Safety Officers Association |
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Fireground accountability is a system that is used to track the location of fire crews while operating in the hot zone on the emergency scene. All too often, the lack of an accountability system is listed as a contributing factor in NIOSH line-of-duty death reports. The Phoenix Fire Department uses a "passport" accountability system. Full Column |
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| Staying Safe on Roadways |
| By Louis N. Molino, Sr., FireRescue1 Columnist |
 I previously talked about the importance of getting to the scene in one piece by driving safely — and sanely — and by making sure everyone uses seat belts. If you're doing that, then you're ahead of the curve. But that's only the start. Once you are on the scene, you need to stay safe while operating on a roadway, whether it be a six-lane interstate or a suburban street. Full Column |
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Product Announcement: Howell Rescue Systems Announces the Latest Product in the Crash Kit Line of Tools [Howell Rescue Systems] Ind. fire captain donates kidney to battalion chief [Gary, Ind.] Charleston reassignments draw criticism [Charleston, S.C.] Related Article: Charleston earmarks $7.4M for changes after review
Milwaukee chief asks whether arsons target firefighters [Milwaukee] Chicago firefighter drowns in scuba gear [Chicago] |
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Product Announcement: FireRescue1 Rescue & Extrication Product Survey [FireRescue1] Roofers found at fault in Universal Studios blaze [Los Angeles] Related Article: Water pressure blamed for Universal Studios damageFire-rescue lieutenant rescued after 24 hours off Fla. coast [West Palm Beach, Fla.] Movie may be made of life of Charleston firefighter [Charleston, S.C.] Related FlashoverTV Video: ESPN: Remembering Charleston FF as Coach
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