Three universal fireground considerations from actual incidents
Dec. 23, 2009 news reports of two hoarding fires that claimed occupants,
Alabama: “In some cases, firefighters would climb through a room’s window and have to exit in the same matter because they could not advance to other rooms, Huffman said.”
Alabama: “In some cases, firefighters would climb through a room’s window and have to exit in the same matter because they could not advance to other rooms, Huffman said.”
Illinois: “When they were able to begin their search of the home, firefighters, including some who were able to force their way in the front door, found the man under about 3 feet of debris in the home’s living room, about 10 feet from the front door, Janetske said.”
“Unsuitable” Parts
No commentsLadder 26 was pulled from a building after its deadly crash. Police officials concluded that the brakes were manually adjusted repeatedly, which may have masked deficient performance. (Evan Richman/ Globe Staff)
A detailed police report from a recent investigation of a fatal Boston firetruck crash concludes that a Fire Department contractor installed the wrong parts on the ladder truck’s brakes several months before the crash and that firefighters who were not licensed mechanics repeatedly adjusted the brakes in violation of national safety guidelines. (more…)