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Harker Heights (TX) FF Renee Fernandez remains in critical condition following a mobile home fire. They responded to the fire about 0815 yesterday morning and had heavy smoke and fire showing. FF’s started a defensive attack after sizing up and determining that there was no one inside the home. The injured Firefighter was on a hose line, outside, when the fire suddenly changed directions because of the wind. Both the injured Firefighter and another individual were engulfed by the heat and smoke because the firefighter’s breathing apparatus somehow slipped from his face, according to the Chief.
FF Fernandez’ mask and regulator was dislodged, and he inhaled smoke and superheated air from the fire. He is currently in ICU as he did have some blistering inside the pharynx and developed a cough. He is intubated, is expected to recover, but the burn unit Dr’s are not taking chances. He is expected to be intubated for 24-72 hours. The Firefighter inhaled smoke and suffered a burned airway. We’ll keep you advised as we all hope for his recovery.
Harker Heights (TX) FF Renee Fernandez remains in critical condition following a mobile home fire. They responded to the fire about 0815 yesterday morning and had heavy smoke and fire showing. FF’s started a defensive attack after sizing up and determining that there was no one inside the home. The injured Firefighter was on a hose line, outside, when the fire suddenly changed directions because of the wind. Both the injured Firefighter and another individual were engulfed by the heat and smoke because the firefighter’s breathing apparatus somehow slipped from his face, according to the Chief.
FF Fernandez’ mask and regulator was dislodged, and he inhaled smoke and superheated air from the fire. He is currently in ICU as he did have some blistering inside the pharynx and developed a cough. He is intubated, is expected to recover, but the burn unit Dr’s are not taking chances. He is expected to be intubated for 24-72 hours. The Firefighter inhaled smoke and suffered a burned airway. We’ll keep you advised as we all hope for his recovery.
2 FALLEN SALISBURY (NC) FIREFIGHTERS REMEMBERED
Yesterday was the 3 year anniversary of the Line of Duty Deaths of North Carolina FF’s Justin Monroe and Vic Isler. Here are some details from various media sources, and a link to the LODD report below:
“Structure fire, 1820 South Martin Luther King Jr.,” the radios blared that day. Monroe and Isler responded to the Millworks fire as they would any other. But something went wrong that 2008 morning. A firewall collapsed. The men were trapped. “As soon as I heard the radio traffic, I knew it was something bad,” Justin’s mother, Lisa, recalled.
Also trapped was Capt. Rick Barkley, who desperately called for help.
“Mayday! mayday! mayday!”
Sadly, many of the radio calls could not be heard.”It’s my hope that their deaths wont be in vain,” Fire Chief Bob Parnell added. RIP.
“Structure fire, 1820 South Martin Luther King Jr.,” the radios blared that day. Monroe and Isler responded to the Millworks fire as they would any other. But something went wrong that 2008 morning. A firewall collapsed. The men were trapped. “As soon as I heard the radio traffic, I knew it was something bad,” Justin’s mother, Lisa, recalled.
Also trapped was Capt. Rick Barkley, who desperately called for help.
“Mayday! mayday! mayday!”
Sadly, many of the radio calls could not be heard.”It’s my hope that their deaths wont be in vain,” Fire Chief Bob Parnell added. RIP.
READ & LEARN MORE HERE: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200807.html
THE PA FIRE SERVICE, ATTEMPTING TO SAVE LIVES, TAKES A BEATING FROM THE CONTINUALLY MIS-INFORMING HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY.
Building Industry Spokesperson: “Sprinklers are not a public safety issue, as some in the firefighting community might say”
ARTICLE: Repeal of home sprinkler mandate advances:
http://www.timesleader.com/news/Repeal-of-home-sprinkler-mandate-advances.html
EDITORIAL: Builders group seeks revision of sprinkler mandate COMMENTARY Peter Restaino:
http://www.timesleader.com/opinion/commentary/Builders_group_seeks_revision_of_sprinkler_mandate_COMMENTARY_Peter_Restaino_03-04-2011.html
RUMOR: We also “heard” that there is aggressive movement for the removal of stop signs, speed limits as well as double yellow lines on roadways, seat belts, brakes and airbags in all cars, anti-collision systems in airplanes, life jackets on boats and fuse boxes in homes, making them “user options” as to keep costs down-but we cannot confirm if the rumors are true or not.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 3-8-11 / 0817 Hours Hours
