All,
An excellent FDNY training tip is below that contains links/QR codes to the Investigative Report for the Line of Line-of-Duty death of Firefighter Timothy Klein of L-170.
On April 24, 2022, Firefighter Klein, of Ladder 170, made the Supreme Sacrifice while
operating at Brooklyn Box 3-3 2075 (while detailed to Engine 257). The Safety Command has
recently released this Investigative Report for this fire. This report can be accessed through the
link/QR below. Also as part of the below link, are links/QR’s to previously issued Tips from Training and Safety bulletins which are recommended for review.
operating at Brooklyn Box 3-3 2075 (while detailed to Engine 257). The Safety Command has
recently released this Investigative Report for this fire. This report can be accessed through the
link/QR below. Also as part of the below link, are links/QR’s to previously issued Tips from Training and Safety bulletins which are recommended for review.
A link/QR to a video discussing how a low intake and high exhaust can cause a velocity-driven fire, as occurred at this fire, is provided.
All Firefighters are encouraged to review this important training material. The greatest way we can honor Firefighter Klein is to learn about this fire – this may help every department prevent a similar tragedy from occurring.
NOTE: Please use and share this important training material in your/mine/our departments and consider similar circumstances occurring at fire scenes with your department’s normal first alarm resources (vs. FDNY’s staffing resources).
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Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.
BillyG
The Secret List 9/20/2023-0800 Hours
