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Extreme Weather Firefighting
WHEN THE GOIN' GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOIN' ! by: Lou Angeli St. Louis, MO -- As weather experts debate the effects of El Nino on North American weather patterns, the "B" shift members of St. Louis Squad-2 don't really give a damn. Winter is on them, and the simple fact of the matter is it's getting cold. Cold weather makes America's most dangerous occupation even more hazardous. Statistics show that most serious... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 27 days ago.)
WHEN THE GOIN' GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOIN' ! by: Lou Angeli St. Louis, MO -- As weather experts debate the effects of El Nino on North American weather patterns, the "B" shift members of St. Louis Squad-2 don't really give a damn. Winter is on them, and the simple fact of the matter is it's getting cold. Cold weather makes America's most dangerous occupation even more hazardous. Statistics show that most serious... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 27 days ago.)
World's Oldest Fire Department Begins Accepting Volunteers
Bologna, Italy (January 15, 2005) -- The oldest fire suppression service is bowing down to financial constraints and has begun a recruitment campaign for volunteer personnel. The "Vigili del Fuoco," the Italian term for fire department, have decided to accept a limited number of volunteers per station as part of a plan that they hope will bolster personpower during larger incidents. In Italy... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 27 days ago.)
Bologna, Italy (January 15, 2005) -- The oldest fire suppression service is bowing down to financial constraints and has begun a recruitment campaign for volunteer personnel. The "Vigili del Fuoco," the Italian term for fire department, have decided to accept a limited number of volunteers per station as part of a plan that they hope will bolster personpower during larger incidents. In Italy... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 27 days ago.)
The Dilemma Among America's Volunteer Firefighters
Unless you live in a large urban area, or highly populated suburban community, chances are that you, your family and possessions are protected by volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel. In fact, current statistics show that of this nation’s 1,100,000 firefighters and EMT’s*, fully 80% serve in a (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 47 days ago.)
Unless you live in a large urban area, or highly populated suburban community, chances are that you, your family and possessions are protected by volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel. In fact, current statistics show that of this nation’s 1,100,000 firefighters and EMT’s*, fully 80% serve in a (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 47 days ago.)
Man Down, Man Down
"Man Down, Man Down" Honolulu's Bravest - True Brothers In Battle By: Lou Angeli (By: Lou Angeli By: Lou Angeli (Honolulu, HI) - At 8:13am Saturday morning, as members of Honolulu Fire Department's Third Watch were beginning their 24 hour tour of duty, Honolulu fire dispatch reported a structural fire in a downtown high rise. As part of the pre-determined first alarm assignment, two engines, a ladder truck and battalion chief were... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 205 days ago.)
"Man Down, Man Down" Honolulu's Bravest - True Brothers In Battle By: Lou Angeli (By: Lou Angeli By: Lou Angeli (Honolulu, HI) - At 8:13am Saturday morning, as members of Honolulu Fire Department's Third Watch were beginning their 24 hour tour of duty, Honolulu fire dispatch reported a structural fire in a downtown high rise. As part of the pre-determined first alarm assignment, two engines, a ladder truck and battalion chief were... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 205 days ago.)
Flashover! Saving Firefighter Ryan
Wilmington, DE -- July 21, 2004 -- Flashover! Even though firefighters are beginning to understand it, this fatal phenomenon is still shrouded in a veil of mystery. Experts in the fire training arena have differing opinions and descriptions of Flashover, but they all seem to agree on one thing. It's a nasty thing! Simply put, room and contents begin to burn at a very rapid rate during the growth stage of the blaze.... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 205 days ago.)
Wilmington, DE -- July 21, 2004 -- Flashover! Even though firefighters are beginning to understand it, this fatal phenomenon is still shrouded in a veil of mystery. Experts in the fire training arena have differing opinions and descriptions of Flashover, but they all seem to agree on one thing. It's a nasty thing! Simply put, room and contents begin to burn at a very rapid rate during the growth stage of the blaze.... (posted by Louis Angeli 7 years 205 days ago.)
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