Posts Tagged: Bill Carey
2012, The First 10
Here is a specific breakdown of these first ten fatalities.
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Spaghetti
You are an engine company, not an Italian restaurant.
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A Comment Worthy of a Post
Executive Director of the NFFF reminds us of the purpose of "EGH".
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It Is That Simple
Maryland video has me thinking. I do that a lot, sometimes too much.
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Why We Search, 2012
We are not saying you should be reckless, unsafe. We are saying you should be realistic.
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Told You So. Ontario Volunteer Department Charged After Fire Traps Firefighters During Rescue
"My concern is that, if in future, potential incident commanders are worried about possible litigation, is that going to make them second-guess their rescue decision?"
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“Not Gonna Do It”
It wouldn't be prudent.
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Brooklyn Citizen Finds Firefighters “Joyriding”.
Or, “Engine 255 Shops for the Meal”
John Q. Public thinks your are supposed to brown bag it each day.
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Pine Bluff, Arkansas Video Highlights Quick Work by Minimum Staffed Crews
Submitter of a past Backstep article is seen on tape hustling the hoselines.
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Biggest Lesson from DCFD Logo Rebuttal: Tact
“We are disinclined to acquiesce to your request.”
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Poor Operations and Flashover Kill Three, Iowa 1999
It is believed that the three victims were hit with a thermal blast of heat before the handline burned through.
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Collapse Six Minutes After Under Control, Chicago 2010
The T-16 crew proceeded into the structure and observed a small amount of rubbish burning on the ground.
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The one thing I wont tolerate …
Bill took issue with my use of the word "LUCKY". I'm not going to get into my beliefs ... luck, fate, evolution vs creation etc. I will say that Bill made a good point and I could have chosen a better word.
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Fire Keeps RIT from Reaching Probie, Texas 2004
" - it was reported that all at once it sounded like firefighters were yelling “back out, back out” and “bail out.”"
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Expect WORK… fire or not (plus day 4 of Santa’s Sexy Helpers)
My heart rate went from 60 to 180 .... I wasn't expecting to "work" ... I SHOULD HAVE BEEN!
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Disorientation, Radio Problems and RITs Driven Out, Missouri 1999
En route to the scene, the victim had advised the IC that they might have radio problems, due to past experiences with their radios in this type of structure.
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This Day in LODD, Structure Fire History
Pre-Planning and Disorientation, New York 2003
"The officer and nozzle man from E95 thought they heard a scream from inside the fire building. "
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Collyer Mansion Rescue: Pasadena, MD
Rescue of Handicapped Occupant and Progressing Fire on Videos
Handicapped Maryland woman located and rescued as fire consumes packed house.
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Too Soon?
I’m thinking it, but not supporting it.
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Stockton, California Working:
A Little ‘Shot in The Arm’ for the Fire Service
You have a job to do. Get it done.
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“Impact This” and Garden-Style Apartment Fires
Ric Jorge and Mike Walker on “The Front Seat”
You've seen the video on Facebook - noise, limited visibility, an increasing urgency to get out. The Front Seat speaks with the video creator as well as picks up on some interesting items on Oklahoma City garden-style apartment fires.
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Boston Mayday Training Sample
Video highlights communications during fire attack and mayday.
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IAFF Cancer Study Newsletter,
Issue 1
First word out on work done so far investigating firefighter cancer.
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Helmet Cam:
Interior of San Bernardino City House Fire
Fire over their heads and a partial roof collapse.
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Playing the Rescue Card