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Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 1995
"The specific objective of this study was to identify all of the on-duty firefighter fatalities that occurred in the United States in 1995, and to analyze the circumstances surrounding each occurrence. The study is intended to help identify approaches that could reduce the number of deaths in future years. In addition to the 1995 findings, this study includes a special analysis of the use of personal alert safety devices at fatal structure fires and a special report on several fatalities that occurred during technical rescue operations. This report continues a series of annual studies by the US Fire Administration of firefighter fatalities in the United States."
United States Fire Administration
TriData Corporation
1996-08
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Health and Safety Issues of the Female Emergency Responder
"It is apparent now, as we approach the second half of the '9Os, that more explicit information on issues of special concern to women in the fire service is needed. To address this concern, the USFA [U.S. Fire Administration] convened the symposium on 'Health and Safety Issues of the Female Emergency Responder,' in Rosslyn, Virginia, in October 1994. Twenty-seven participants representing a wide range of interest and involvement in fire and emergency response services were brought together to share their expertise and experiences in specific health and safety issues. The participants were charged with the task of narrowing the focus of health and safety concerns and developing strategies to address the issues of women in emergency response services today. They provided a 'snap shot' of the situation for women in the response services and identified the critical issues to address in the immediate future. We are grateful to the symposium participants for their efforts. The report that follows is a result of their deliberations and experience. We are hopeful their recommendations will provide guidance in meeting the health and safety concerns of female first responders as we move toward the next decade."
United States Fire Administration
1996-06
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Aerial Ladder Collapse Incidents
"This report addresses five separate incidents in which fire department aerial ladders collapsed. The most serious of these incidents occurred in New York City, where one man died and his wife, two young children and two firefighters were injured when an aerial ladder collapsed during a rescue attempt. Two of the other incidents also resulted in serious injuries to firefighters. Each of these incidents involved the collapse of an aerial ladder due to structural failure. [...] These incidents indicate a significant potential problem with existing aerial ladders that were not designed to provide the structural capabilities of ladders that are currently in production. Hundreds of similar aerial ladders are currently in service in United States fire departments. This emphasizes the need for aerial ladder operators to be properly trained and thoroughly familiar with the capabilities and limitations of their particular units, so that they will be able to recognize situations that are beyond the safe operating limits of their equipment"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1996-04
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Operational Considerations for Highrise Firefighting
"This report first provides a brief overview of several major highrise fires that have occurred over the past decade. […] The lessons learned from these and other highrise fires have established that automatic sprinklers are the most effective way to prevent a major highrise fire. Fire departments must work to ensure that all highrise fire protection systems are tested regularly and function properly. They must prepare for the challenges of highrise fires by developing distinct standard operating procedures for highrise incidents and conducting realistic training. […] Firefighters must rely on the built-in fire protection systems to help them control a fire and protect occupants. It is essential for highrise building fire protection systems to work properly. Several major fires have occurred in highrise buildings where fire protection systems failed to work properly, creating situations where some of the most experienced and well- equipped fire departments could not control the fires. Several of these fires presented extremely challenging tactical and logistical problems."
United States Fire Administration
Bush, Reade; Routley, J. Gordon
1996-04
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Fire and Emergency Medical Services Ergonomics: A Guide for Understanding and Implementing An Ergonomics Program in Your Department
Details ways local fire and rescue departments can develop or enhance effective programs designed to avoid or minimize injuries that are common in the workplace.
United States Fire Administration
1996-03
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Two Firefighter Deaths in Auto Parts Store Fire: Chesapeake, Virginia
"On March 18, 1996, two firefighters were killed in Chesapeake, Virginia when they became trapped by a rapidly spreading fire in an auto parts store and pre-engineered wood truss roof assembly collapsed on them. The cause of the fire was an electrical short created when a power company truck working in the rear of the building drove away with its boom in an elevated position, accidentally pulling an electrical feed line from the main breaker panel at the rear of the store. Post-incident investigations indicate that the electrical fault may have sparked multiple points of fire origin throughout the roof structure of the building, due to improperly grounded wiring."
United States Fire Administration
Routley, J. Gordon; Stern, Jeff
1996-03
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Manufacturing Mill Fire
"An explosion and fire in an industrial complex in Methuen, Massachusetts on December 11, 1995 injured 37 people and destroyed nearly one million square feet of manufacturing space. Several workers were critically burned by the initial explosion and six firefighters received minor injuries as the incident progressed. The ensuing fire, driven by 40 mile per hour winds, destroyed several large buildings in the complex, which straddled the municipal boundary between the cities of Lawrence and Methuen."
United States. Office of Homeland Security; United States Fire Administration
1995-12
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Two Fatality Board and Care Facility Fire: Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center
"This is Report 090 of the Major Fires Investigation Project conducted by Varley-Campbell & Associates, Inc. under contract EMW-94-C-4423 to the United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency." This technical report series looks at a fire in a board and care facility in Miami, FL. Fire protection deficiencies resulted in two fatalities in this arson fire."
United States Fire Administration
Barry, Sheila-Faith
1995-11-11
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Analysis Report on Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 1994
"The objective of this study was to identify all of the on-duty firefighter fatalities, occurring in the U.S. in 1994, and analyze the circumstances surrounding firefighter fatalities. The study is intended to help identify potential approaches that could reduce the number of deaths that occur each year. In addition to the 1994 findings, this study includes a special analysis of wildland firefighting fatalities, which claimed an unusually high number of lives this year, and an analysis of risk management and recognition in the fatal incidents. This report continues a series of annual studies by the U.S. Fire Administration of firefighter fatalities in the United States."
United States Fire Administration
1995-09
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Technical Rescue Program Development Manual
"Fire departments across the United States have assumed a major role as primary responders to rescue incidents that involve, among other things, structural collapse, trench cave-in, confined spaces, industrial and agricultural machinery water emergencies, and people trapped above or below grade level. These emergencies are grouped into a category of rescue called technical rescue. Technical rescue incidents are often complex, requiring specially trained personnel and special equipment to complete the mission. Natural forces such as earth tremors, precipitation, temperature extremes, and swift water currents often complicate technical rescue incidents. The presence of flammable vapors and toxic chemicals can also increase the level of risk. The safety of crews conducting technical rescue operations is of special concern." This document presents a comprehensive manual on technical rescue, including information about standards, training requirements and equipment needed for a team.
United States Fire Administration
1995-08
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Technical Rescue Incident Report: The Crash of Two Subway Trains on the Williamsburg Bridge
This technical rescue incident report details the inter-agency response of the NYC EMS, Fire Department and Police Department to the crash of two subway trains on the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City.
United States Fire Administration
1995-06-05
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Old Buckingham Station - Chesterfield, Virginia
Fire protection issues, particularly unsprinklered combustible spaces, associated with a 4-story apartment complex fire are examined.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
Miller, Thomas H. (Professional safety engineer)
1995-05?
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Entrapment in Garage Kills One Firefighter
This technical report series looks at a residential fire in San Francisco, CA in March of 1995. One firefighter was killed and eleven others injured, one critically, fighting a residential fire in San Francisco, CA. Firefighters were entrapped when an overhead garage door closed behind them without warning.
United States Fire Administration
1995-03
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Live Oak/Milstar Complex and Carpet Service Center: LaGrange, Georgia
"An afternoon fire on Tuesday, January 31, 1995 destroyed Milliken & Company's Live Oak/Milstar Complex and Carpet Service Center. This was an approximately 600,000 square feet, fully sprinklered carpet manufacturing, warehousing, cutting and distribution facility. The fire began shortly before 2:00 p.m. in the northeast corner of the primarily single story structure in the carpet manufacturing area. The fire initially involved a laminating machine, which attaches carpet to different types of backing. The fire quickly overtaxed the wet pipe automatic sprinkler protection resulting in collapse of the roof and major structural elements within 10 to 20 minutes of the fire's start. The direct dollar loss to building and contents has been estimated at over $190 million and the total loss at over $400 million."
United States Fire Administration
Miller, Thomas H. (Professional safety engineer)
1995-01-31
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Logan Valley Mall Fire
"An early morning fire on December 16, 1994 destroyed approximately 20 percent of the Logan Valley Mall, a regional shopping complex. An effective attack by 59 fire companies successfully controlled the fire although an additional 40 percent of the complex suffered severe smoke and water damage. The fire, which was reported at 2:29 a.m., completely destroyed 15 stores and 9 sales kiosks. The direct loss is estimated at $50 million, with total economic impact of more than $75 million."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1994-12
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Multi-Agency Ocean Rescue Disaster Plan and Drill
This report discusses the Broward County, FL off-shore emergency response plan and lessons learned from using it in a rescue drill for a downed aircraft in water.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1994-12-01?
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Hospital Fire Kills Four Patients, Southside Regional Medical Center
This technical report series looks at a hospital fire in Petersburg, VA that resulted in the death of four patients. Lessons learned from this fire include the importance of installing sprinkler and smoke detection systems throughout institutional facilities and the preparation of hospital staff as an integral part of fire protection.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1994-12
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Multi-Agency Ocean Rescue Disaster Plan and Drill: Broward County, Florida
"This report discusses the Broward County off-shore emergency response plan, the background considerations made that were used to set up the drill, the drill itself, and lessons learned from the drill. Many fire and rescue organizations can benefit from the concepts in this response plan, even though the plan was specifically designed for an off-shore response at a particular location. Its concept and design can be applied to almost any type of disaster that involves multiple agencies. The lessons learned are applicable to almost any type of multi-casualty incident or exercise. […] On December 6, 1994, the Broward County, Florida, Fire and Rescue Division and a host of other local, state, and federal agencies participated in an aircraft disaster drill in the intracoastal waterway near the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. The purpose of the drill was to test the interagency response plan for a downed aircraft in the water. The plan was devised to integrate the response capabilities of multiple agencies under a unified command system. Each of the agencies participating in the drill was charged with a specific emergency response role, and each brought different rescue capabilities which would be necessary to efficiently and expediently handle an off-shore crash with multiple victims. The drill was designed to be as realistic as possible. It included hundreds of victims both on land and in the water, mutual aid fire and emergency medical agencies, the airport fire department, private ambulances, boats, helicopters, the media, and hospitals."
United States Fire Administration
1994-12
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Analysis Report on Firefighter Fatalities [1993]
"The purpose of this study is to analyze the circumstances surrounding firefighter fatalities in the United States in 1993 in an attempt to identify potential means for reducing the number of deaths that occur each year. In addition to the 1993 findings, this study will also include special analyses of particular recurring scenarios, using NFPA's [National Fire Protection Association] data base of fire fighter fatalities from 1984 through 1993."
United States Fire Administration
1994-08
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Technical Rescue Incident Report: Search and Rescue in Georgia During Major Floods
This technical rescue incident report details search and rescue operations performed and lessons learned during July 1994 flooding in Georgia.
United States Fire Administration
1994-07
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EMS Safety: Techniques and Applications
"This manual on Emergency Medical Services Safety has been developed to assist EMS providers in the reduction of line-of-duty injuries, illnesses and fatalities. It provides a framework for developing programs that will create an appropriate margin of health and safety during the performance of their duties."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1994-04
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Civil Unrest: Recommendations for Organization and Operations During Civil Disturbance
This document contains recommendations for organization and operations during civil disturbances. It is an emergency services urban violence planning guide.
United States Fire Administration
1994-02
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Evaluating Small Board and Care Homes: Sprinklered vs. Nonsprinklered Fire Protection
"This report studied the effectiveness of sprinklered and nonsprinklered fire protection options in small Board and Care homes. The tools used to compare the effectiveness these fire protection options were mathematical fire models, experimental data and documented fire incidents. The mathematical models estimated fire protection effectiveness through a margin of safety analysis. The margin of safety is defined in this report as the excess time an evacuee has to reach a point of safety before that evacuee's exit path becomes untenable. The margin of safety calculations considered fire growth, detection/Alarm activation, evacuee egress movement and smoke tenability analysis. Two egress movement plans were simulated; one plan reflected necessary movement in a one-exit home, the second plan reflected movement in a two-exit home. Two fast-growing, large flashover fires (with high and low CO production rates) and a small, smoldering fire were modeled. Two sets of full-scale sprinklered and post-flashover fire experiments, as well as 61 documented fire incident were included in the study of fire protection system effectiveness."
United States Fire Administration
1993-11
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Sodium Explosion Critically Burns Firefighters
This report illustrates how quickly and unpredictably an apparently minor hazardous materials situation can change and how standard protective clothing and equipment, designed for structural firefighting, is dangerously inadequate for a molten metals.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1993-10-25
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Technical Rescue Inicident Report: Derailment of the Sunset Limited
This technical rescue incident report details the response of the Mobile, AL Fire Department to the derailment of a passenger train in a remote section of the Big Bayou Canot.
United States Fire Administration
1993-09-22
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Analysis Report on Firefighter Fatalities [1992]
"The purpose of this study is to analyze the circumstances surrounding firefighter fatalities in the United States in 1992 in an attempt to identify potential means for reducing the number of deaths that occur each year. In addition to the 1992 findings, this study will also include special analyses of particular recurring scenarios, using NFPA's [National Fire Protection Association] data base of fire fighter fatalities from 1983 through 1992."
United States Fire Administration
1993-08
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Backflow Protection for Residential Sprinkler Systems
"This report addresses risk vs benefit issues associated with the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems. A primary objective of this assessment is to rate the risk of potable water contamination from a residential sprinkler system, and consequently to evaluate the need for installing backflow prevention devices."
United States Fire Administration
Hart, Frederick L.; Till, Robert; Nardini, Christine . . .
1993-06
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Nine-Fatality Apartment House Fire
This technical report series looks at an apartment house fire in Ludington, Michigan. Tenant overcrowding and inadequate fire protection led to the tragic consequences of this fire.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1993-02-28
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: Children Left At Home Alone: Eleven Die in Two Fires
This technical report series looks at two separate fires in Detroit, MI. The causes of these fires and the factors which led to the tragic loss of these young lives provide vivid lessons about the dangers of leaving children home alone.
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1993-02-01?
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U.S. Fire Administration/Technical Report Series: New York City Bank Building Fire - Compartmentation vs. Sprinklers
"A high-rise office complex in the heart of midtown Manhattan was the scene of a major fire on the night of January 31, 1993. It was the most destructive high-rise fire in New York City in more than a decade, resulting in direct property damage of more than $10 million and a much larger loss due to business interruption and secondary effects. [...] This fire is particularly significant as an evaluation of the effectiveness of Local Law 5, the retroactive requirements that were enacted for all high-rise office buildings in New York City, after a series of destructive fires in the 1960s and 1970s. It suggests that the compartmentation option offered by Local Law 5 may be inadequate to prevent fires from growing to extremely destructive proportions and placing both occupants and firefighters in danger of death or injuries. Although the extent of the fire was not as great as similar fires that occurred in Los Angeles and Philadelphia in recent years, it could have equalled or exceeded their magnitude if it had originated on a higher floor. This result reinforces the opinion of many fire experts and authorities having jurisdiction that automatic sprinklers should be required in all existing high-rise buildings, as well as new construction."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States Fire Administration
1993-01-31
