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Comment by T.J. on August 11, 2008 at 10:48pm

great info guys, glad I joined:)

Comment by Firefighter Spot on July 24, 2008 at 10:32pm

Hello all,
Great idea for a group. I started a thread on my site that is showing off photos of complicated roof framing or roof situations that could be dangerous. Very cool and informative...a sortive what is under the roof series. www.firefighterspot.com check out the forum and if you have photos please add to the posting. If anyone has any interest in write any articles drop me a note.

Comment by Kipp Rix on July 8, 2008 at 11:53pm

Hey brothers and sisters, glad to be a part of this forum, I am a fire instructor and specialize in FF Survival training. I will be posting some things here in the near future.

Comment by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on July 8, 2008 at 1:48pm

Here's a few NIOSH LODD reports related to basement operations and our Case Study: Small Basement Fire discussion.

Stay Safe and Know Your Buildings....
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200206.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face200123.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face9817.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/pdfs/face9803.pdf

Comment by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on June 30, 2008 at 1:39pm

Three Firefighters and Three Sisters Killed in Gloucester City, New Jersey Building Collapse during Fire Attack, Rescue Operation, July 4th, 2002

Remembing;



James Sylvester
Fire Chief, Mount Ephraim Fire Department
Sylvester, 31, a 17 year veteran, was survived by his wife, who was pregnant with the couple's first child


John West
Deputy Chief, Mount Ephraim Fire Department
West, 40, a 23-year veteran, was survived by his wife and three children


Thomas G. Stewart III
Paid Firefighter, Gloucester City Fire Department
Stewart, 30, a 13 year veteran, was survived by his fiancée and their son. Stewart publicly proposed to his girlfriend, hours before the fire while they watched the city's fireworks from high atop a fire truck ladder at Gloucester City High School.

Comment by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on June 30, 2008 at 1:33pm

Twenty Year Anniversary Hackensack Ford Fire and Truss roof collapse, Hackensack Fire Department. July 1st, 1988



Pause to remember our brothers who made the ultimate sacrifice twenty (20) years ago, on July 1st, 1988 and the lessons learned from this event.

On July 1, 1988 Hackensack's Captain RICHARD L. WILLIAMS, Lieutenant RICHARD REINHAGEN, Firefighter WILLIAM KREJSA, firefighter LEONARD RADUMSKI, and Firefighter STEPHEN ENNIS lost their lives at Hackensack Ford when a bowstring arch truss collapsed entrapping them in the area below. The five firefighters were in the structure, a bowstring truss building, when the roof suddenly collapsed. Williams, Kresja, and Radumski were killed instantly, and Reinhagen and Ennis, despite heroic rescue attempts, succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning.

CAPT. RICHARD L. WILLIAMS, Engine Co. No. 304

LIEUT. RICHARD REINHAGEN, Engine Co. No. 302

F/F WILLIAM KREJSA, Engine Co. No. 301

F/F LEONARD RADUMSKI, Engine Co. No. 302

F/F STEPHEN ENNIS, Rescue Co. No. 308

Comment by Erick Wendler on June 28, 2008 at 1:57pm

HAPPY TO BE A PART OF THE GROUP STAY SAFE OUT THERE ..... CRAINS CREEK FIRE DEPT. MOORE CO. NORTH CAROLINA

Comment by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on June 22, 2008 at 11:39pm

Take a moment to remember the nine brother firefighters from the the City of Boston Fire Department who died in the line of duty at the Vendome Hotel fire and collapse on June 17, 1972 on Commonwealth Ave and Dartmouth Street. Remember the memories and legacy of Boston's Bravest; Lieutenant Thomas J. Carroll, Lieutenant John E. Hanbury, Jr. Firefighter Thomas W. Beckwith, Firefighter Joseph E. Boucher, Jr. Firefighter Charles E. Dolan Firefighter John E. Jameson Firefighter Richard B. Magee, Firefighter Paul J. Murphy Firefighter Joseph P. Saniuk .
http://www.cityofboston.gov/fire/memorial/vendome_fire.asp

Comment by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on June 22, 2008 at 11:29pm

Remember Monday June 22 starts the begining of Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week (June 22-28). The theme this year is Committed to Long Term Results. YOU can make the difference! Everyone has a part in reducing LODD, injuries and near missess. Don't think for one single minute it can't happen to you. Take the time on Monday at the start of the shift, on your next alarm or in the station to see how you can make the job safer for everyone, and continue that not just of the week, but for the entire year, 24/7.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Everyone Goes Home® Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Program has once again participated as a partner in the IAFC/IAFF 2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week, scheduled for June 22-28, 2008.

The 2008 theme is Committed to Long Term Results, which encourages long term investments by both chiefs and firefighters to enhance their health and safety. The ultimate goal is to institute a strong culture of health and safety within the fire/EMS service.

Recommended activities and materials will incorporate three key areas where standard operating procedures, policies and initiatives - along with the training and enforcement that support them - can limit fire/EMS personnel's risk of injury or death.

Initiate an emergency vehicle policy, to include:
Always buckle up.
Always stop at red lights and stop signs.
Always drive at speed limits and defensively.
Fully implement the Wellness-Fitness Initiative:
Provide annual medical and physical evaluations.
Provide equipment and time for exercise.
Provide nutrition information.
Fully implement NFPA 1500, especially sections addressing PPE:
Provide compliant PPE.
Train and enforce use of PPE, including respiratory protection

Go to www.iafc.org/safetyweek and to www.everyonegoeshome.com for great resources and for more information on this year's program and planning resources developed by the IAFC Safety Health and Survival Section and the EGH team

Comment by Albert Colabelli on June 21, 2008 at 12:14am

HAPPY TO BE A PART OF THE GROUP STAY SAFE! CAPTIAN AL MATAWAN FIRE!

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