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The Bathtub Collapse, Part 2

Part 1 of this series from All Hazards Contemplations was an introduction to Bathtub Collapse problem identification, exterior size-up, strategy considerations and development, and safety considerations. Part 2 discusses tactical considerations, interior size-up, victim recovery, investigations, and incident termination. This article was co-authored by my friend and colleague, Jason…

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Added by Ben Waller on March 8, 2010 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

The Bathtub Collapse, Part 1

This article is co-authored by my friend and colleague Jason Walters. Jason is the Team Leader for USAR SC-Regional Response Team 4. We're discussing this topic at All Hazards Contemplations.

Introduction

FEMA’s USAR system, basic firefighting texts, and other fire-rescue references describe how to recognize and respond to a variety…

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Added by Ben Waller on March 6, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Candlemoth Syndrome

How many firefighters have experienced Candlemoth Syndrome? I know I have, particularly when I was younger and less experienced. Candlemoth Syndrome is a firefighting cousin of Target Fixation, where firefighters are drawn closely to the fire in disregard for proper firefighting tactics and for firefighter safety.

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Added by Ben Waller on November 4, 2009 at 7:33pm — 7 Comments

Tools for the Fire Officer

The IAFC and NFPA have just released the Second Edition of Fire Officer: Principles and Practice. This updated publication is designed to help fire fighters make a smooth transition to fire officer.

Covering the entire scope of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2009 Edition, Fire Officer combines current content with dynamic features and interactive… Continue

Added by IAFC on September 23, 2009 at 1:40pm — No Comments

Don't save Safety for the Critique

Over at All Hazards Contemplations, we're observing a continuence of the 2009 Safety, Health, and Survival week, even though it technically ended yesterday. I'm sitting here sadly shaking my head. June has been a bad month for the U.S. Fire and EMS services. This month there have already been 10 reported… Continue

Added by Ben Waller on June 21, 2009 at 2:03pm — 9 Comments

A Journey for Justice, 9/11 Rally Fire, EMS, PD, sick responder 2/26 in DC

"JOURNEY FOR JUSTICE"

Thank you,responders,family members,supporters,and media for your patience while we finalize all details of the historical trip. There was a tremendous amount of planning and organizing for this trip.The Fealgood Foundation wishes to thank all NY delegates who have taken time to speak,we wish to thank all congressional staffers and members of both the senate and congress to meet with us on these very important issue's that surround 9/11 responders and their… Continue

Added by Reggie Cervantes on February 21, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments