Monthly Archives: November 2006

Boston Globe Reports Nightclub Fire Extinguishers Were Not Ready

The latest about the Station Nightclub Fire From The Boston Globe: 
Denis P. Laroque, West Warwick's fire marshal, said in an interview with investigators five days after the February 2003 fire that he had concentrated his inspection the prior November on the club's failure to fix a previously cited problem with an exit [...]

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The Illinois Carbon Monoxide Law – What does it mean to me?

The Illinois Carbon Monoxide Law – What does it mean to me?
By Albert Zorn, NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist
 
Starting January 1st 2007, a new Carbon Monoxide Alarm law takes effect in Illinois.  Despite the fact that officials regularly inform the public about the hazards of Carbon Monoxide, many private homes, multi-unit residential buildings and offices [...]

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Atlanta, GA

Steven Solomon of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department in Atlanta, GA has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 11/23/2006.
Original post by George Esbensen and software by Elliott Back

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: Millerton, NY

Hector “Sandy” McClune of the Millerton Fire Deptartment in Millerton, NY has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 11/26/2006.
Original post by George Esbensen and software by Elliott Back

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Notice of Firefighter Fatality: New Brunswick, NJ

Thomas VanLiew of the New Brunswick Fire Department in New Brunswick, NJ has died as the result of an on-duty incident that occurred on 11/28/2006.
Original post by George Esbensen and software by Elliott Back

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Sprinkler Performance Categories

Learning objective: The student shall be able to distinguish between control mode and suppression mode automatic sprinklers. Note: Coffee Break Training Bulletins are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Original post by George Esbensen and software by Elliott Back

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Encouraging Word from Firefighter/Soldier Nate Wiley

This morning I received a few pictures and the following note from Eden Prairie Firefighter and Soldier, Nate Wiley. Nate is one of those very dedicated public servants who not only serves the community of Eden Prairie but also the entire country. Nate writes:
“Here are some pics of a HA (Humanitarian Aid) Drop we did [...]

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Steady Progress

Fire Station #4 is moving along quite well.
The first picture is of Scott Vasko (left), the Job Supervisor from CM Construction and Assistant Chief Steve Koering. These two meet almost daily to iron out little issues that come up with any project this size. Both Scott and Steve deserve big credit for keeping the project [...]

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USFA Releases Heating Fires in Residential Buildings Topical Report

EMMITSBURG, MD. - The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announced the release of a report today regarding heating fires in residential buildings.
Original post by U.S. Fire Administration and software by Elliott Back

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Fire Protection Systems for Emergency Operations

Learning objective: The student shall be able to apply to attend a U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Academy course on fire protection systems and emergency operations. Note: Coffee Break Training Bulletins are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Original post by George Esbensen and software by Elliott Back

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