August 2002

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Survivors share dangerous fireground experiences and detail what was learned from them.
Aug. 1, 2002
In the 11 months since last September's terrorist attack, no group has been showered with more praise and hero-worship than the nation's firefighters. It has been gratifying, ...
Aug. 1, 2002
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Aug. 1, 2002
Traffic crashes are among the leading causes of firefighter fatalities. An estimated one-third of these deaths occur when an emergency worker is struck while operating at the ...
Aug. 1, 2002
Perhaps you are wondering how we are going to integrate back-to-basics ideas and breaking news out of Lairdsville, NY. Hang on. Many of you have been following the criminal trial...
Aug. 1, 2002
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Aug. 1, 2002
It's a hot Friday night in the city and your ambulance and the engine company stationed at your engine house are dispatched to an assault on the street. You are provided with ...
Aug. 1, 2002
Question: Does a fire department need to be large with a significant budget to effectively market itself to the citizens, organizations and institutions in its jurisdiction? Answer...
Aug. 1, 2002
The fire center combines an aviation program, an incident coordination and communications center, a fire cache, an air tanker base, the Prescott Interagency Hotshot Crew, a helitack...
Aug. 1, 2002
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Aug. 1, 2002
Recently, I have been advocating the creation of a website that would provide information to the nation's first responders. I would like to update you on several initiatives that...
Aug. 1, 2002
I have been receiving photos daily from photographers on the West Coast: above-normal temperatures, below-normal rainfall and an overabundance of wildland fires. The peak of the...
Aug. 1, 2002
Aug. 6, 1902: NEW YORK CITY - A smoky cellar fire believed to have been started by a cigarette broke out at about 8:30 A.M. in the commercial building at 38 Bond St. Battalion...
Aug. 1, 2002
As the day went on, most of the activity was at the top of Tower 1. They started finding people, some removable, some not removable. And we had to do something about supplies ...
Aug. 1, 2002
I said to a guy, we need diesel fuel. He said, I'll see if I can find some. I don't know how he did it. He went down to the Marine Unit, they got a Coast Guard boat or something...
Aug. 1, 2002
Numerous FDNY members volunteered for a month at a time to assist in the recovery efforts. Here is their story: Firefighter Mike Fenick Ladder 48 15 years Firehouse: I think somebody...
Aug. 1, 2002