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Cocoanut Grove Nightclub - Sixty-Eight Years and 492 Reasons to Remember

Ever wonder why occupancies with revolving doors have outward swinging doors to the left and/or right of them? Ever wonder why exit lights stay illuminated in movie theaters? Why exits at restaurants and places of public assembly (to name a few) swing outward? Or why your child’s elementary school is restricted from decorating the hallways with colorful artwork? The answer in part - Cocoanut Grove, November 28,… Continue

Added by Timothy Sendelbach on November 28, 2010 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Remembering the Fire that Led to an Overhaul of Fire Codes

Don't forget to read yesterday's anniversary coverage of the 1988 Kansas City explosion, which took the lives of six firefighters.

The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub fire took the lives of nearly 500 people, leading to significant changes in building safety codes

On Nov. 28, 1942, a massive fire at the Cocoanut… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 28, 2010 at 7:00am — No Comments

Interactive Dynamic Risk Assessment Download

Interactive Dynamic Risk Assessment Download

Christopher J. Naum, SFPE

Commandsafety.com and Buildingsonfire.com

An interactive training program has been provided courtesy of Buildingsonfire.com and Commandsafety.com to support skill set development in the areas of dynamic risk assessment, size-up analysis and situational awareness. This is a basic program that will support any…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on November 27, 2010 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Firefighter dies in the line of duty

REHOBOTH, Mass. (WPRI) - A Rehoboth firefighter died in the line of duty on Thanksgiving, the Rehoboth Fire Department said Friday.

http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/massachusetts/rehoboth-firefighter-ken-marshall-junior-dies-in-the-line-of-duty

Added by Lyle Katseff on November 27, 2010 at 9:53pm — 2 Comments

Florida Water Tank Rescue Provides High Drama

Hollywood, Broward County & Fort Lauderdale departments work together to complete challenging confined-space rescue

By Tom Vines

An Oct. 8 water tank rescue in Florida proved challenging for firefighters, combining the demanding aspects of both high-angle and confined-space rescue.

The incident took place in Hollywood, Fla., located on the state’s east coast, between Fort… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 26, 2010 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

A Thanksgiving Day thought...

Today, I would like you all to take a moment and hear what I give thanks for.

I…

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Added by John Karl Ambrusch, III on November 25, 2010 at 6:57am — 1 Comment

When More Isn’t Better: During instruction, comprehension tops volume

When More Isn’t Better: During instruction, comprehension tops volume

By Kurt Glosser

Think back to your last fire-related class. Was it filled with tons of information, lots of content? How many pages were in the student manual? How many slides flashed before your glazed eyes?

How have so many instructors come to believe that they must tell students everything they know about a particular… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 24, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Notes from a Rookie Firefighter

Before I forget...Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Here's the question: What do you do with 9 male and 1 female 15 year old relig ed students on a Sunday night at 6:30? Subject is fire (for you Catholics we are prepping for Confirmation and were talking about the Holy Spirit). Stumped? Here's what I did - you will all get a laugh.

First, brought a huge pizza with me. Get them quiet with carbs.

Set up obstacles in the room we were in, shut down all…

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Added by Denise Imperiale on November 24, 2010 at 6:51am — 3 Comments

First-Due Arriving Companies; Are You Prepared?

First-Due Arriving Companies; Are You Prepared?

Christopher Naum,SFPE

Thecompanyofficer.com

As the First-Due Fire Company; Officer and crew, Are you prepared to address the fireground variables and occupancy risks upon your arrival and during the initial stages of your deployment and operations? Are you combat ready or passively engaged?…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on November 23, 2010 at 11:58pm — No Comments

Get the Whole Picture

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Added by Jason Hoevelmann on November 23, 2010 at 7:06pm — No Comments

Charlotte NC Hiring

Multiple people who once volunteered and or worked in Monroe County have moved down to Charlotte NC and been hired by the Charlotte FD. They have informed me that they will be hiring in the near future.

To be considered for a firefighter position in 2011, applicants must first submit an online application. The online application will be accessible on this website by 12:00 noon (Eastern time) on Wednesday,

December 1, 2010 and must be completed no later than…

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Added by Davin Eshelman on November 23, 2010 at 5:42pm — No Comments

Station T-Shirts

My station wants to get some shirts done soon. Do anybody know any good artist that can draw fire related material. We already have a design in mind but putting it on paper is the problem I'm have. Thanks for any help.

Added by Korrey on November 23, 2010 at 4:59pm — No Comments

BullEx Firefighter 1 Bootcamp 2010: Walking The Talk

Caveat: I'm employed by BullEx Digital Safety. This post is not intended to promote the company's products or financial interests. I just think it's pretty cool when your own company takes its employees for a full day of firefighter training to better familiarize them with the products and services they represent.

When CEO Ryan O’Donnell unexpectedly pulled the entire Sales and Marketing team into the conference room at BullEx headquarters in the…

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Added by Mary Ellen Shea on November 22, 2010 at 2:03pm — 5 Comments

Working with the public.

I have been in the fire service for 11 years and have never seen anything like this. Almost everytime we get a tone and enroute to a scene there are some public citizens that don't like to move out of the way. Does anyone else have this problem? If so how can we fix it?

Added by James Roark on November 22, 2010 at 12:29pm — 3 Comments

Steps & Tips for Raising Hoods at Extrication Scenes

Raising the hood allows responders to evaluate potential hazards in & around the motor compartment

Story & Photos by Les Baker

Download a PDF to help walk you through the steps of determining whether you should raise the hood (… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on November 22, 2010 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

So a Chapter Has Closed, yet another one is starting

Hey guys,

Just thought id give you guys an update. Many of you know i was in a College course to become a state certified firefighter. Well, last tuesday, i took my state exam for firefighting, and as of friday, i passed, made an 86 overall, and passed all 4 sections, including HazMat. so having that done, the next part is to become EMT-Basic certified. i have a CPR course in December, and then EMT-Basic school starts in january. i am incredibly amazed how far ive come since i first… Continue

Added by Firefighter Walther on November 21, 2010 at 10:07pm — 3 Comments

Live bure and certified

Just came home from a live burn drill and I'm now CPR certified!
We did basement and first floor fires.

Added by Jonny Gordon on November 21, 2010 at 7:27pm — No Comments

The First Due Fire Officer

The First-Due Fire Officer

Christopher Naum

TheCompanyOfficer.com

On the most recent edition of Taking it to the Streets^TM we had a vibrant and insightful program in which we discussion some of…

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Added by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE on November 21, 2010 at 2:36pm — No Comments

PFC Tyler Thorpe U.S. Army 977th MP corps.

This past week, November 17, 18, 19th one of my close friends, my son, and I drove to NYC from Maine. This trip was a trip Tyler and I planned for many years but each time it got cancelled for one reason or another. Before I knew it, Tyler had graduated High School and he was off to the Army. Tyler is a firefighter for two call companies in our area, he is the real deal, loves everything about the fire service. Tyler is respected amongst his peers, and senior firefighters for his abilities…

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Added by Ken Thorpe on November 21, 2010 at 12:20pm — 1 Comment