Richmond, Va. Chief Robert A. Creecy talks about the importance of connecting a fire station to its specific community.
Archive for August, 2007
9-1-1 Audio: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
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Minneapolis Bridge Collapse 911 Audio
[11:58m]
Listen to calls made after the I-35 bridge collapsed in Minneapolis at approximately 6 p.m. on Aug. 1.
Audio released by the Minneapolis Emergency Communication Center
Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
Minneapolis Assistant Chief John Fruetel talks about the initial response to the Aug. 1 I-35 bridge collapse that claimed 13 lives and injured close to 100 others.
Campus Firewatch: Summer 2007
Hosted by Ed Comeau
Join Campus Firewatch Radio host Ed Comeau as he looks at several issues related to fire safety on Campuses throughout the U.S. He starts with Jennifer Nelson from Seton Hall University. Jennifer was a student at Seton Hall, living in Boland Hall the night a fire that claimed the lives of three freshmen broke out. This fire had such an impact on her that she became an RA and stayed on in Boland Hall as a professional residential staff member after graduating. She has developed a series of fire safety programs and shares her experiences with us.
Next comes Chris Jelenewicz with the Society of Fire Protection Engineers with a great overview on the value of incorporating a fire protection engineer in your campus projects and how this expertise will help you make sure your fast-tracked projects are completed on time (and on budget!).
This show is wrapped up with Barbara Spalding from Wesleyan University, in Connecticut, talking about how they provide fire protection to students living in over 120 wood-frame one- and two-family homes.
Related Links:
Seton Hall University Fire
• Jennifer Nelson
• New Jersey Star Ledger Special Report
Fire Protection Engineering
• Society of Fire Protection Engineers
• Chris Jelenewicz, engineering program manager
Case Study: Wesleyan University
• Wesleyan University
Barbara Spalding, associate director, campus fire safety
Campus Firewatch
Campus Firewatch
• Ed Comeau
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Dispatch Audio: NYC Skyscrapper Fire
FDNY Firefighters Robert Beddia, 53, of Engine 24 and Joseph Graffagnino, 34, of Ladder 5 were killed Saturday, Aug. 18 as they battled a seven-alarm fire in a vacant high-rise building across the street from the World Trade Center site.
Audio courtesy of New York State Fire Wire
The Apparatus Architects: Live from Firehouse Expo
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The Apparatus Architects: Live from Firehouse Expo
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The Apparatus Architects come to you from the classroom at Firehouse Expo where several hot topics were discussed. With several recent runaway fire trucks, Tom Shand and Michael Wilbur talk about some of the potential problems and solutions.
The Apparatus Architects also look at the importance of having a tool and equipment list when it comes time to spec out a new rig. You will hear why it is essential to have it ready when speaking with manufacturers to assure that all of the necessary equipment will fit on the rig when it’s ready for service.
In this podcast, The Apparatus Architects come to you from the classroom at Firehouse Expo where several hot topics
Stay tuned to The Apparatus Architects podcast for another program that was recorded at Firehouse Expo. This podcast will feature representatives from several of the apparatus manufacturers who will talk about their safety initiatives and industry changes.
If you have suggestions, questions or comments, please e-mail them to: podcast@firehouse.com
Links
•Total Concept seat belt study
•Emergency Vehicle Response
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Fire Marshal’s Corner: Summer 2007
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Fire Marshal's Corner: Summer 2007
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Hosted by Ed Comeau
This edition of the Fire Marshal’s Corner looks at the international fire problem, but we start here in our own backyard with the U.S. fire problem. Host Ed Comeau talks with Kathy Gerstner, a fire program specialist with the U.S. Fire Administration about the Quick Response Program. The Quick Response program is an updated fire fatality reporting system that’s online in real-time, making it possible to view a listing of fatal residential fires.
The show continues with Phil Schaenman, president of TriData division of System Planning Corporation. Tridata recently completed a study of fire services in several countries, including the United Kingdom and Sweden. Listen to this show to see what they found.
After a long career as a code official in the United States, Stephen King from C3 Construction Code Consultants has now relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he is working with the local governments to set up a code review process. The UAE is undergoing a tremendous building boom and is using a wide variety of international codes. King provided us with a fascinating look at a unique fire problem.
Please send any suggestions, questions or comments, to: podcast@firehouse.com.
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Residential Fire Fatalities in the News
•Residential Fire Fatalities in the News
•Quick Response Program
•Quick Response Media Corps
•Quick Response Materials
International Fire Study
•TriData
Fire Protection in the United Arab Emirates
•Gulf Construction Online
•UAE Interact
•C3 Construction Code Consultants
Campus Firewatch
•Campus Firewatch
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The Leader’s Toolbox: Lessons Learned from Minneapolis Fire Chief Jim Clack
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The Leader's Toolbox: Lessons Learned from Minneapolis Fire Chief Jim Clack
[49:17m]
Hosted by Richard Gasaway
Join Chief Richard Gasaway as he discusses the tragic collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge with Minneapolis Fire Chief Jim Clack. This podcast, recorded just a week after the “unthinkable” event occurred, looks at response of the Minneapolis Fire Department and mutual aid agencies.
Chief Clack talks about the importance of the incident command system, relationships and continued training with other agencies some of the initial lessons that were learned since the collapse occurred.
This podcast is a must for everyone in the fire service and should be shared with members of other emergency response agencies.
Please send any suggestions, questions or comments, to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Minneapolis Chief Jim Clack to Present Keynote at Firehouse Central/EMS Expo
Minneapolis Fire Chief Jim Clack will present the keynote speech during the upcoming Firehouse Central and EMS Expo in Orlando, FL. Click here to learn more about Firehouse Central and EMS Expo.
• Firehouse.com Coverage of Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
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Through the Smoke: Fire Officer Education from Those Who Know!
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Through the Smoke: Fire Officer Education from Those Who Know!
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Hosted by Billy Goldfeder
Fire officers and those who “wannabe”…what does it take? What are the challenges? After all, if we need staffing, training, leadership, water and tools to attack a fire, what does todays fire officer need to lead that charge? What do we need to know now? What should we be studying for the future? When does the training and education for fire officers end?
And we have a question for all of the Through the Smoke listners, whether volunteer, call or off-duty firefighters: Have you ever sat at the firehouse when a run comes in, waiting for a crew, not knowing who is responding and who is showing up when the tones go off?
We are also going to tell you about a very cool new product that is not sponsoring this show (in other words, this is not an ad and we have no tie-in to these folks) but this is a product that we feel can change the fire service, when firefighters are not in quarters, such as volunteer, call or off-duty career firefighter’s who are recalled in a very positive manner. And when we see something that we think will help firefighters - we tell you about it! We will spend a few minutes talking with Brad Pinsky, firefighter and vice president of www.IamResponding.com about a system that allows you to press button on virtually any phone, and your station and dispatcher will immediately know that you are responding to a call. It’s that simple! The simple and fast information provided by the Emergency Responder Reply System (”ERRS”) saves critical time in responding to emergencies.
In this edition of Through the Smoke, we have a great “live” audience along with our guests Dr. Denis Oniel, retired Washington D.C. Deputy Chief Mike Smith and FDNY Battalion Chief Richard Blatus. These experts will provide the answers to the fire office training and education questions and so much more. This podcast was taped during Firehouse Expo.
Dr. Denis Onieal has been the superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) since 1995. He was the first non-political appointee to the position and was selected after a competitive, nationwide search. In 2006, the NFA trained 78,000 firefighters and officers from all 50 states with a cadre of more than 500 instructors.
Chief Mike Smith served as a Deputy Fire Chief with the District of Columbia Fire Department and performed duties as a City-wide tour Commander, Risk Manager, and Training Director. Chief Smith has over 35 years experience in the fire Service and has recently retired. Chief Smith holds Degrees in Fire Science, Construction Management, and Fire and Public Administration and is the author of “Building Construction-Methods and Material for the Fire Service” available from Brady Publishing.
Chief Richard Blatus is a 24-year veteran of the fire service currently assigned to Battalion 15 in the Bronx. A strong proponent of training, Chief Blatus has served as both a regional and national instructor/lecturer for many of the fire service trade publications and is currently enrolled in the Naval Post
Please send any suggestions, questions or comments, to: podcast@firehouse.com.
Related links:
• National Fire Academy
• I Am Responding System
• Chief Mike Smith’s Book: Building Construction: Methods and Materials for the Fire Service
• And the Beat Goes On (a Firefighter Safety & Survival DVD)
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