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Updated: March 09, 2000 - 7 PM
Magazine Archives: March 2000
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THE WORCESTER TRAGEDY
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The Fire
Harvey Eisner compiles a preliminary report and a photographic roundup of firefighting and rescue work at the blaze that claimed the lives of six Worcester, MA, firefighters.
The Recovery
Efforts to recover the bodies of the six Worcester firefighters continued non-stop for eight days.
The Memorial Service
In what was perhaps the largest gathering of fire service personnel in history, firefighters from around the world paid tribute to their fallen Worcester comrades.
The Worcester Fire & Memorial Service: Behind The Scenes
Steve MacDonald provides day-by-day coverage of the unfolding Worcester tragedy, as firefighters came to the aid of comrades and their families.
Firefighters’ Candle Relay Pays Tribute To Worcester Comrades
Rachel V. Katz reports on a special tribute by members of 23 fire departments.
A Reflection: Worcester Firefighters - All Firefighters
Dennis Smith, Firehouse® Magazine’s founding editor, reflects on the sacrifices made by the world’s bravest.
Firehouse.com: Covering The Deadly Month Of December
Charles L. Werner interviews the web team that kept the world informed about a deadly month for firefighters.
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MAJOR INCIDENTS
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Keokuk, Iowa: House Fire Kills 3 Firefighters & 3 Children
Steve Meyer reports on an Iowa fire department’s tragic loss of three of its members.
Progress Report
Firefighters rescue three people from a burning house in Manchester, NH; plus the latest "Hot Spots on the Web."
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TRAINING
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Warehouse Fires: An Easy Checklist For An Offensive Operation
Robert C. Drennen provides a systematic approach to mounting an offensive attack on a fire in a warehouse-type structure.
Training For The Information Age
A fire department’s ability to fulfill its mission depends heavily on the training of its members. I. David Daniels details the Seattle Fire Department’s "program-based approach" to training a large metropolitan firefighting force.
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HUMAN INTEREST
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Champ Camp: A Burn Foundation Success Story
Cheri Voisine spotlights the firefighters and others who make summertime special for burn-injured children.
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Columns |
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Fire Politics
Budget Surprise Adds Funds For Federal Fire Programs
By Hal Bruno
Safety & Survival
Rekindle Fires
By Vincent Dunn
University Of Extrication
Cordless ReciprocatingSaws - Part 5
By Ronald E. Moore
EMS
Diversion Or Not: That Is The Question?
By Gary Ludwig
Chief Concerns
Taking Care Of Our Own: Planning For The Unthinkable
By Jerry Holt
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Departments |
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As Firehouse Sees It
Learning From A Sad Chapter
By Harvey Eisner
Forum
Calendar: Events & Destinations
Hot Shots
Rekindles
Fire Wire
Scuttlebutt
Parting Shot
Advertiser Index
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Dedication |
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This month’s Firehouse® is dedicated to Firefighter Zan Lancaster, 23, of the Elliot Volunteer Fire Department, Coffeeville, MS; Firefighter Gregory Rodgers, 50, of the Dresden, OH, Volunteer Fire Department; Firefighter Jerry Ramey, 18, of the West Fork, AR, Fire Department; Assistant Chief Alton L. Lewis, 55, of the Montour Falls, NY, Fire Department; and Firefighter James McCay, 22, of the Logan, WV, Fire Department, who died in the line of duty, November 1999.
• Firehouse.Com: In the Line of Duty
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