Take a rare look inside the strategy sessions between the California Emergency Management Agency, California National Guard and CAL FIRE during the beginning of the 2012 wildfire season.
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Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Pursuing Hobbies
It's important to have hobbies. Most members of the fire service that I have talked to, do this job because they thoroughly enjoy it. They enjoy the camaraderie, the schedule, and even the actual work itself. However, at times, this job can become stressful or worrisome.
It is important to pursue hobbies, and the things you enjoy as a way to relieve the stress, and forget about 'work' for a while. Get a hobby - weightlifting, kayaking, photography, golf, boating, basket weaving - whatever you choose, pick something you love to do and pursue it passionately.
When I am not at work I enjoy creating, whether that be through writing (thecodecoach.com; seasonsofrefreshing.wordpress.com), teaching, or videography. Here is my most recent project, this is a music video we created for Linkin Park's "Burn It Down", this was produced for a Genero.tv video contest.
*see more of my video work at aaronjtv.com
30 Dowling Circle - ATF Analysis
On January 2011, Firefighter Mark Falkenhan of Baltimore County's Lutherville VFD, a highly respected veteran career and volunteer Firefighter, died in the Line of Duty at a fire in a multi-family dwelling on Dowling Circle.
The Fire Protection Engineers from the ATF Fire Research Laboratory worked with the Baltimore County FD to create a computer model of the fire that resulted in the Line of Duty Death of FF Mark Falkenhan on January 19th, 2011. The following 36 minute video details the entire incident, beginning with the 911 call and ending after the firefighter MAYDAY.
Several alternative fire modeling scenarios were also including as part of the engineering analysis and are included in the video. The purpose of the alternative fire modeling runs were to explore how the ventilation flows paths through the apartment building would differ if apartment entrance doors were shut during suppression/search efforts. The video is intended to be used as an educational tool that provides insight on potential methods for preventing similar tragedies in the future.
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The following three conclusions result from the analysis:
1. Unidirectional flow of 600 degree Fahrenheit gases in excess of 6 mph up the stairs resulted in a high rate of convective heat transfer to the firefighters, making initial fire attack down the stairs very difficult.
2. The open apartment entry doors allowed the main stairwell to act as an open channel for fire and smoke spread between the 2nd and 3rd levels, resulting in flashover of the 3rd floor approximately 30 seconds after the 2nd level.
3. The model supported the scene observations and indicated that shutting the entrance doors blocked the flow of buoyancy driven fire gases, ultimately preventing fire extension to the 3rd level apartment via the stairwell.
For more information check out the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
The Fire Protection Engineers from the ATF Fire Research Laboratory worked with the Baltimore County FD to create a computer model of the fire that resulted in the Line of Duty Death of FF Mark Falkenhan on January 19th, 2011. The following 36 minute video details the entire incident, beginning with the 911 call and ending after the firefighter MAYDAY.
Several alternative fire modeling scenarios were also including as part of the engineering analysis and are included in the video. The purpose of the alternative fire modeling runs were to explore how the ventilation flows paths through the apartment building would differ if apartment entrance doors were shut during suppression/search efforts. The video is intended to be used as an educational tool that provides insight on potential methods for preventing similar tragedies in the future.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Part 3:
The following three conclusions result from the analysis:
1. Unidirectional flow of 600 degree Fahrenheit gases in excess of 6 mph up the stairs resulted in a high rate of convective heat transfer to the firefighters, making initial fire attack down the stairs very difficult.
2. The open apartment entry doors allowed the main stairwell to act as an open channel for fire and smoke spread between the 2nd and 3rd levels, resulting in flashover of the 3rd floor approximately 30 seconds after the 2nd level.
3. The model supported the scene observations and indicated that shutting the entrance doors blocked the flow of buoyancy driven fire gases, ultimately preventing fire extension to the 3rd level apartment via the stairwell.
For more information check out the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Hot Work: Hidden Hazards
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has recently released this video detailing the 2010 hot work accident at DuPont in Buffalo.
Hot work operations and safety are to be followed as outlined in NFPA 1:41 and NFPA 51B.
Hot work operations and safety are to be followed as outlined in NFPA 1:41 and NFPA 51B.
The Game Changer
This is the video every firefighter and their family should watch. It can save your life. It's true stories from your brothers about the risks of firefighting and cancer. Firefighters are two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with cancer from the general public, but there are things that you can do to protect yourself.
Created by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
How to Properly Apply FireStop Material
Optimized fire protection includes detection, suppression, and compartmentation. To effectivey slow the spread of fire within a compartment, the room must be properly built to the required fire rating per UL Listing. This listing includes the proper application of firestop materials at all penetrations.
For more information on the use and application of firestop materials check out these resources:
- www.ul.com/firestop - Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
- http://www.firestop.org/ - International FireStop Council
- Through-Penetration Fire Stop Systems - U.S. Fire Administration
To Your Success
theCodeCoach.com looks forward to partnering in your success in 2012, by creating a central point for all your fire/life safety solutions.
Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention
This is a training video, that demonstrates the juvenile fire setter and intervention process. This accompanied a PowerPoint presentation. Hopefully, the video will help the crews remember the juvenile process.
This can also be viewed on YouTube.
This can also be viewed on YouTube.
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