Fire Rescue Magazine's Blog – May 2010 Archive (16)

Recalling One of America's Worst Tragedies: The Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire

One of America’s Worst Tragedies: The Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire

By FireRescue magazine editor-in-chief Tim Sendelbach

On the night of May 28, 1977, the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, Ky., was the scene of one of the worst nightclub fires in U.S. history. Today marks the 33rd anniversary of that tragedy. Here, we look back at the incident and pay tribute to the firefighters who bravely battled the flames and pulled victims from the burning…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 28, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Safe on the Shore: Performing a shore-based water-rescue operation

Safe on the Shore

What you need to know to successfully perform a shore-based water-rescue operation

By Andy Speier

Consider this scenario: You’re the battalion chief on duty during a summer afternoon, and you’re dispatched to a call involving a “car in the river with possible victim trapped.” As is most often the case, the address is vague; all you know is… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 27, 2010 at 7:50pm — 1 Comment

But Wait, There’s More! The Ginsu phenomenon & the fire service

By Chief Jeffrey D. Johnson, EFO, CFO, MIFireE

From the May 2010 issue of FireRescue magazine

If you’ve ever watched TV, you’ve likely seen a commercial that sounds something like this:

“For three easy payments of $29.95, this limited edition set of elevator music greatest hits can be yours. But wait, there’s more! If you call in the next… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 27, 2010 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Learn the Hand Method for Rope Rescues

In Good Hands: The Hand Method is a way to estimate weight & force applied to anchors during rope rescues

Story & Photos by William Burns

The rescue company has just rigged the anchors for a rope-rescue pick-off. As the rescue safety officer, you ask yourself a series of questions about the anchor system: How much weight can the anchor points hold? How much weight will be applied to the various… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 26, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Firefighters Get Creative to Rescue Teen Trapped in Tree

A call to the 911 Center in Concord, N.H., reported that there was a male stranded in a tree.

Two Rochester firefighters donned dry suits to prepare for a rescue.…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 25, 2010 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Steps for Creating an Appropriate Action Plan for Any Incident

How to Develop an Appropriate Action Plan

The acronym COST will help you remember the steps for creating a suitable action plan that gets the job done

By Dan Pfannenstiel…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 21, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Hosebed Design: How Low Can You Go?

Inside the Apparatus Industry

How Low Can You Go?

Story & Photos by Bob Vaccaro

E-One…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 19, 2010 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Canines to the Rescue, Part 2

Canines to the Rescue, Part 2

Requirements for fielding K-9 teams in the fire & rescue services

By Brett Martinez

Note: This article is the second in a series of articles on canines in the fire and rescue services. Be sure to read Part 1, "Canines in…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 17, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

“OOOHHHH, Look, Something Shiny!”

“OOOHHHH, Look, Something Shiny!”

Don’t let the excitement of a new apparatus overwhelm your good judgment

By Scott Cook

It happens a lot. You’ve just purchased a new apparatus, and it’s ready for delivery. Hopefully, you’ll be doing a final inspection at the factory, but you may be doing it at the station when the vehicle is delivered. It all depends on who you bought it from and what you negotiated up front.

In…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 14, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Portsmouth (Va.) Firefighters Rescue Critically Injured Man Stuck in Tree

Rescue Report

By Eric L. Kirk, FF, EMT-P

Photos by Jim Hoffler, BC, EMT-P…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 13, 2010 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Find the “Safe Zones” & Other Tips for Working on Panelized Roofs

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Find the “Safe Zones” & Other Tips for Working on Panelized Roofs

By Randy Frassetto

Main Beams

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 10, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Remembering the West Helena Firefighters

On May 8, 1997, 3 West Helena (Ark.) firefighters were killed in an explosion at a chemical packaging plant

By FireRescue magazine staff…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 8, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Aircraft Down! Miracle on Beech Street

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Aircraft Down! The miracle on Beech Street

By Harold Schapelhouman

“Aircraft down”—two simple words that tend to get the immediate attention of most responders and generally cause concern for most urban emergency responders who live in areas where private and commercial aircraft are…

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Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 7, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Nominate Now for IAFC Award Programs!

Less than 1 month remains to submit nominations for numerous national awards presented by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Every year at Fire-Rescue International, the IAFC honors those members of the fire and emergency services who make significant contributions to the fire and emergency service, their departments and the communities they serve. Award details, guidelines, and nomination forms can be found online at… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 4, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The First Interstate Bank Fire: Formidable lessons for fighting high-rise fires

The First Interstate Bank Fire: Formidable lessons for fighting high-rise fires

High-rise fires are some of the most challenging incidents a department will ever face, presenting issues of water supply, large numbers of personnel needed, mutual aid, multiple rescues and the need to constantly monitor crewmembers for exhaustion and heat stress, among many others.

The First Interstate Bank Fire in… Continue

Added by Fire Rescue Magazine on May 4, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments