Hazardous materials training for firefighters responding to freight railroad incidents has been around for many years. Unfortunately, dealing with the most basic issues of how to contact the railroad, how to stop a train, how to shut down a locomotive, communicating effectively … [Read more...]
MAYDAY COMMAND & CONTROL…NOT AN EASY TASK-BUT CRITICAL!
Pittsburgh (KDKA) 2-1-05-What started as a small fire at a duplex in Sharpsburg late this morning quickly burned out of control -- sending some local firefighters to the hospital before crews could douse the flames. Firefighters from several different companies spent hours … [Read more...]
MAYDAY COMMAND & CONTROL…NOT AN EASY TASK-BUT CRITICAL!
Pittsburgh (KDKA) 2-1-05-What started as a small fire at a duplex in Sharpsburg late this morning quickly burned out of control -- sending some local firefighters to the hospital before crews could douse the flames. Firefighters from several different companies spent hours … [Read more...]
RAILROAD TRAINS IN YOUR FIRE RESPONSE AREA? CHECK THIS OUT….
Chief,I saw the following on your website in the HazMat Close Call Section::WITHOUT WARNING-AN AMTRAK TRAIN WHIZZED BY.......WHILE WE WERE FOCUSING ON THE EMERGENCY......Not That Train!!In addition to dealing with the Hazmat situation at hand and establishing a Safety Sector, I … [Read more...]
Firefighters were dispatched for a dog stuck in a creek. Several firefighters became trapped in the water. Command requested additional rescue companies along with a helicopter and US Coast Guard Helicopters. The firefighter managed get to an island, however suffered from … [Read more...]
This happened on 01/20/05 while Coeymans Fire was leaving for an auto accident on state route 143 and Nolan Road in Ravena. Looks like the side door was left open and the driver never knew. {never checked} He pulled out taking down the center support for the bays and putting the … [Read more...]
ABC13 Eyewitness News(01/23/05 - HOUSTON) A Houston firefighter is on the mend after suffering an injury, while fighting a fire in northeast Houston. Fire crews arrived at a burning home Saturday evening on Record and Tremont. Investigators say firefighters had just finished … [Read more...]