Information Needed 62 Watts St NY Incident

[Edward Hartin]

I am looking for information on the incident that occurred at 62 Watts Street in Manhattan on March 28, 1994 which resulted in the deaths of Captain John Drennan (Ladder 5), Firefighter James Young (Engine 24), and Firefighter Christopher Seidenburg (Engine 24).

I have a paper written by Richard Bukowski of the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) in 1996, but am looking for an article that I believe was printed in WNYF magazine or any other information about this incident. I am particularly interested in conditions observed by the first arriving companies and their tactical operations prior to the backdraft.

I am working on a case study dealing with this incident and the hazards presented by ventilation controlled fires in energy efficient buildings. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

[jfTL41]

www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/units/fire_academy/fa_library.shtml

Not sure of the phone number for the Mand Library but if you call headquarters (718)999-2000 they should be able to get you the #.

[FFFRED]

JF...your calendar has the answer...while I normally don't give out numbers...Mand Library is a number I will give out...it is an excellent resource.

(212)860-9487 or (212)360-4413

[Edward Hartin]

Thanks for the info. I will give them a call this week.

[jfTL41]

I haven't seen my calander in months, I just call my partner and ask him when I need to show up

[nyckftbl]

http://www.firetactics.com/watts_fj.pdf

[owenscott]

As read the PDF file listed by nyckftbl it seems the door was forced by the hose team ... but doesnt say they put any water on the fire ... ? am i confused or what. Thanks.

[VinnieB]

I haven't seen my calander in months, I just call my partner and ask him when I need to show up

OH...he forgot to tell you.....you're working for me on Christmas.....