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(NOTE: As a followup to yesterdays "construction" posting, check out this link at FireEngineering.com. Its loaded with outstanding info from (and by) long time TSL’r Philly Deputy Chief Bill Shouldis, Ret)
(For more excellent FF/construction info, "search" Fire Engineering’s site for SHOULDIS)
NO SIREN/RED LIGHT USE WHEN RESPONDING TO WILDLAND/FOREST FIRES:
It looks like the SW Region of the US Forest Service will be stopping the use of red light/siren response to wildland and forest related fires. They will no longer authorize training of their folks on/or the use of existing light/siren equipment for this purpose on any of the forests within their region. They established a committee of employees and they recommended it be stopped due to un-needed liability. The committee did recommend the need for hi-vis amber lighting and related equipment to maintain the highest possible level of equipment visibility for their personnel. When their current fleet is up for replacement, they will then begin to equip their vehicles with amber lighting packages only, to meet the needs of maintaining the visibility for their personnel, and no longer include red lights or siren equipment. Makes sense. We worked for a great chief years ago who did the same thing-all lights were changed to amber-no siren responses to wildland/brush fires-BUT-he left the sirens on the rigs to be used for an "evacuation/watch out" warning to FF’s who may not be aware of changing conditions while operating.
CRIMINAL ANTI-FIRE SAFETY ACTIONS BY PA. POLITICOS? Say It Isn’t So.
Despite warnings that the Bellefonte Borough would face too much risk, their clueless council last night voted 5-2 to allow a popular local jewelry store to open a new boutique nearby without first completing mandated building improvements to safeguard against fire. HERE is more:
PHOENIX AND FORT LAUDERDALE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
The 19th Annual PFD Incident Management Symposium will focus on fireground management and features:
General Sessions, Workshops and Pre-Conference workshops scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2009
More HERE: http://phoenix.gov/pfdims
Fort Lauderdale Fire Expo – October 15-16th 2009. Both excellent classroom lecture and hands on training will be featured. The event is being hosted by the Fort Lauderdale Firefighters Benevolent with all proceeds from the event going to the Ft. Laud Firefighters Sick & Injured Fund. More HERE:
COLUMBUS OHIO FIREFIGHTERS: CONGRATS
CONGRATS to the Firefighters in COLUMBUS, OHIO in their winning the support of their voters to maintain the positions and avoid layoffs. They "hit the streets" and won the support of those they serve.
HERE is the video they used as a part of their efforts: http://www.local67.com
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 8-6-09 / 1119 Hours
