Posts Tagged: United Kingdom
Firefighters say rules wouldn’t allow them to go beyond ankle deep to reach drowning man in lake three feet deep. Inquest in UK brings out similarities to Alameda, CA case.
Cop and paramedic also ordered not to go in.
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Video: The making of a fire station.
The 11 month long project was completed in July.
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Must see video: UK firefighters caught in explosion. West Yorkshire FRS video from Castleford blast.
July 8 explosion at homes in Castleford.
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Fire Videos Around the World From Cleveland to Houston & Thailand to Canada and More!
This is a bit of a long post...and it involves plenty of video. I got in front of the computer searching for what fires were caught on video and uploaded to Youtube...and I found a ton!
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Raw video: UK warehouse fire with explosions.
Clothing stored in the warehouse is destined for the world's poor.
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Pre-arrival video: Chip store burns at UK’s Brighton Seafront. Lots of cameras on the scene. Stealing an idea from EMS on dealing with them.
Some ideas on training first responders how to do their jobs despite cameras all around.
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UK Rap Fire Prevention Song: Good or Bad Investment
I think that $8000 is a drop in the bucket. If any fire department wants to get down to spending there are so many other things to point fingers at.
The song may not be extremely appealing to me, but it does have a good message and I think it should be used as much as possible. The song already has over 7000 views on youtube. Let's just hope they do some ideal marketing on this one to get their moneys worth!
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Early Video: Clock Hotel Fire in Welwyn, UK takes 60 Firefighters to Contain
Ten fire engines from Stevenage, Welwyn, WGC, Wheathampstead, St Albans, Hitchin, Letchworth and Baldock, Rickmansworth, Hertford and Potters Bar arrived at the scene, as well as the Control Unit from Hertford and aerial ladder platforms from Stevenage and Watford.
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Video: Mill fire in Haworth, England.
Nearby homes were evacuated because of exposure issues.
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Quick Takes
Fire and EMS news for Thursday.
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Quick Takes
Tuesday's fire and EMS news.
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Free Willy or I guess this is what you call a pipe organ. A must read about an ‘unusual call-out’ (but for mature audiences only).
United they stood until Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service did what doctors and nurses couldn't do.
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Firefighters Under Attack in the UK
Cameras have been installed on apparatus in the United Kingdom to record attacks on firefighters. The Fire Brigades Union FBU says that not enough is being done to deter this type of action. The government says that stricter penalties will be put in plac…
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So You Want to Start Your Own Fire and/or EMS Blog?
Before you read the entire post let me preempt anything I write by this next sentence. If you are not dedicated to updating your blog regularly DO NOT waste YOUR time. Don't worry about wasting other people's time, let them make that judgment for themsel…
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The Guys who give our Profession a Bad Name
In a world where firefighters are scrutinized more and more each day, some make it easy for reporters to make a story. Gone are the days of firefighters being the "Good" guys just by namesake alone. Sure we can hope that "imposter's" are given the fulles…
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Last Column is Returned to Ground Zero
The last column has been returned to Ground Zero.
The "Last Column" was dubbed that after it remained at Ground Zero until it was the last thing standing. The column served as the most memorable and the biggest memorial at the site. The Last Column was …
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Monday Morning Shoutout – First Responder Liability
This weeks Monday Morning Shoutout goes to First Responder Liability. I am a newer reader to this blog, but by all appearances it seems as though it is a great blog. The blog states "Commentary on Legal Issues Facing Emergency Services".
The blog's auth…
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Wildfire in Greece
Check out these videos on a wildfire in Greece. Firefighters are battling one hell of a fire near Athens.
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Two Fully Involved House Fire Videos For You
First in Shreveport.
Second in BFD?
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Saturday Hotshot – First West Chester
This photo comes via PhillyFireNews.com and FirstWestChester.org where you can read more about this arson fire in a vacant dwelling. The First West Chester Fire Company has a ton of images from this fire on their site.
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New Video from Camberwell Fire in England
The Fire Critic first reported this incident here. Apparently, some newer footage has been released on the incident included below. I noticed some interesting things in the video, the most interesting being the car sitting on its side. It appears as thou…
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For all you Crusty Old Firemen
Here is a video to help all you crusty old firemen explain to the newest generation how it used to be (somewhat) and how fortunate the new generation should be. The insight is comical, yet very true. Eat your heart out! While I don't think this will clos…
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4-Alarm Fire Rages At South San Francisco Food Factory
From CBS5.com
Firefighters continued to battle a four-alarm structure fire at the Columbus Food manufacturing plant in South San Francisco Thursday morning.
The fire was first was reported at a warehouse at 465 Cabot Road just after 2 a.m., the dispa…
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Alleged Sex Scandal At Atlantic City Fire Station
From MyFoxPhilly.com
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Officials in Atlantic City are investigating an alleged sex scandal involving three firefighters.
A source tells Fox 29 News that a mother of a teenage girl found a cell phone picture of her daughter wearing fi…
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