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  2. Posted

    Date: 04-14-08

    Time: 1050

    Location: Granite Hills X Washington Ave-El Cajon

    Departments: El Cajon FD, San Miguel FD, San Diego County Sheriff, El Cajon PD

    Description: A semi truck was struck by a car speeding through a red light, causing the rig to strike 2 other cars before ending up in a backyard swimming pool. Upon entering the backyard, the truck struck the homeowner and knocked him into the pool. The victim was ground transported to the area trauma center, where the victim succumbed to his injuries. The victim's 2 year old daughter, who was situated on the pool deck, was uninjured.

    Links:Big Rig Crashes Into Pool In El Cajon

    Writer: RescueKujo

  5. Posted

    Date:04/11/08

    Time: 2230 PDT

    Location: Van Nuys Area of Los Angeles

    Departments: LAFD, LAPD

    Description:On Friday, April 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM, 8 Companies of Los Angeles Firefighters, 2 LAFD Rescue Ambulances, 1 Arson Unit, 1 Hazardous Materials Team, 1 EMS Battalion Captain, 3 Battalion Chief Officer Command Teams, 1 Division Chief Officer Command Team, DWP, DOT and LAPD, all under the direction of Battalion Chief James Cairns, responded to the Greater Alarm Structure Fire located at 15222 W. Stagg St. in the Van Nuys area.

    A 9-1-1 cell phone caller driving through the intersection notified the OCD Dispatch Center that a large warehouse was "full of fire." Responding LAFD resources communicated that there was indeed a very large loom up. The first arriving Light Force on scene found a large one story, 60 foot by 150 foot commercial warehouse building, showing heavy smoke and fire through the roof. Additional companies were requested. The commercial building housed three very large occupancies.

    Companies quickly initiated the placement of handlines while their roof top complement 's strong ventilation efforts, held the fire to the center occupancy, a furniture refinishing business. Division walls, focused interior firefighting and excellent truck work kept damage to the auto body shop and the movie prop storage to a minimum.

    Sixty Firefighters took approximately 27 minutes to bring the late night blaze to a knockdown. No injuries were reported. The cause was determined to be refinishing materials that self combusted. The dollar loss estimate is undetermined at this time.

    Links:LAFD Blog Website

    Writer: RescueKujo

  6. Posted

    Date: 04/06/08

    Time: 1130 PDT

    Location: El Cajon Transit Center, El Cajon, CA

    Departments: El Cajon FD, El Cajon PD, Trolley security

    Description: Trolley vs Pedestrian at the El Cajon Transit Center, confirmed fatal per Battalion 3 onscene. Request ECPD and Trolley security for investigation. Trolley shut down both directions.

    Links: Pedestrian Killed by Trolley

    Writer: RescueKujo

  7. Posted

    Names have been offically released....

    From LAFD Blog Spot

    Firefighter Brent A. Lovrien, age 35, a 10 year veteran of the LAFD assigned to the 'A' Platoon at Fire Station 95 since October 2005, died shortly after arrival at the Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center, Marina Campus.

    Engineer Anthony J. Guzman, age 48, an 18 year veteran of the LAFD assigned to the 'A' Platoon at Fire Station 95 since February 2002, suffered multiple fractures and facial trauma. He was transported to the UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, where he remains in serious but stable condition following surgery.

  8. Posted

    Per media on the 10 o'clock news tonight...

    Incident started with an explosion in an underground vault blowing a DWP manhole cover over 10 feet from the manhole. As units were arriving, a 2nd vault exploded causing another manhole to blow. Engine 95 arrivedas part of the assignment and was tasked to investigate smoke from an business building near the 2 vaults. It appears that as the members of Engine Co 95 were attempting to open an electrical vault within the building when it exploded. The investigation is continuing at this time. Engine 95 has not been moved and is within the investigation scene (2215 PDT).

    May God watch over the Fallen's soul. Prayers and condolences to their family.

  9. Posted

    By Angela Lau

    UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

    March 24, 2008

    Poway's firefighters sat outside the rural neighborhood of High Valley as it burned in last year's Witch Creek fire because they were ordered to stay out by the city manager.

    The community lost 28 of 215 homes, and residents accused the Poway Fire Department of abandoning them.

    After a story appeared in The San Diego Union-Tribune last week, detailing the homeowners' anger, two firefighters agreed to break their silence and speak out.

    For more on the story see it at this link...

    http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northco...-1m24poway.html

  11. Posted

    Date: 03/23/08

    Time: 1700 PDT

    Location: Anaheim, CA

    Departments: Anaheim FD, Anaheim PD

    Description:Eight firefighters were injured Sunday in a chemical fire at a commercial building in Anaheim.

    The fire broke out around 5 p.m. at Alstyle Dyeing and Finishing and firefighters had it out after about an hour.

    The firefighters' injuries were not immediately known, according to an Anaheim Fire Department official.

    The cause of the fire is under investigation.

    Links: 8 Firefighters Injured in Chemical Fire

    Writer: RescueKujo

  15. Posted

    Its California, did you REALLY expect any different?

    Medic, Medic....Medic needed for stab wound to back in California :blink::blink: Goose, while I agree there are some ultra liberal thinkers in this fine state that hate anything of authority. I believe for the most part you'll find these kind of people in every state in the union. However Goose, I have to disagree with the expectation that everyone in that area (about 100 miles from me) feels this way. This is the same area where the the memorial service for the 5 USFS Firefighters in October 2006 was held. That procession was approximately 2 miles long, with 5,000 people in attendance. And the public came out in force in donations and other signs of grief for them and their families. This guy's attitude for the most part is few and far between, thank God.

  17. Posted

    The Military EOD community will be gathering at the Naval EOD School at Eglin AFB in Florida the weekend of May 2nd-4th to honor their fallen comrades past and present. On Saturday the 3rd, the following Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen (with the month and year they were Killed) will be added to the Memorial at the 40th annual EOD Memorial Ceremony:

    T/5 Russel F. Byington, USA - 11/44

    SGT Roland H. Engwall, USA - 08/43

    CSM Jonathan M. Lankford, USA - 09/07

    SSG Joshua P. Mattero, USA - 07/07

    SSgt William J. Callahan, USMC - 04/07

    SSgt Dustin M. Gould, USMC - 03/07

    Sgt Shawn P. Martin, USMC - 06/07

    Sgt Michael E. Tayaotao, USMC - 08/07

    SSgt Stephen J. Wilson, USMC - 06/07

    SSgt Peter Woodall, USMC - 04/07

    EOD2 Curtis. R. Hall, USN - 04/07

    EODC Gregory J. Billiter, USN - 04/07

    EOD1 Joseph A. McSween, USN - 04/07

    EODC Patrick L. Wade, USN - 07/07

    EOD1 Jeffrey L. Chaney, USN - 07/07

    EOD1 Kevin R. Bewley, USN - 11/07

    SrA William N. Newman, USAF - 06/07

    "WE REMEMBER"

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    Current Memorial Eglin AFB

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    Former Memorial EOD School Indianhead, Maryland

    oldmemorial.jpg

  21. Posted

    Guys,

    Thank you for taking some time and letting me know you're thinking of me and my family. We are still getting things settled right now. I'll post more for you when I'm able to sit down for more than just a couple of minutes. I appreciate those who have sent PMs, everything will be answered as soon as I can.

    Duane

  24. Posted

    Date: 03-03-08

    Time: 2030 PST and still in progress as of 2145 03-04-08

    Location: Mecca California

    Departments: Riverside County FD, Riverside County Health department, Riverside County Sheriff, AMR, Union Pacific Railroad, CHP

    Description: 03/03/2008 11:15 PM: Hy 111 between Johnson and Cleveland remains closed until further notice. Approximately 60 personnel are assigned to the incident from multiple agencies. CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters are at scene of a train derailment. 12 of the 55 rail cars have derailed, at least two of the rail cars are on fire and leaking an unknown substance.

    Links: Riverside County FD Incident Site-CARRU-20477

    Writer: RescueKujo

  25. Posted

    If you look at the protocol for incident managment, it defines how many chief officers are recommended at different levels.

    In years past in the FDNY, you did not have an RUL, safety officer, safety battalion, and rescue balltaion respond to every second alarm. There are legitimate reasons for this level of supervision. They are supervising different aspects of the fire. We have learned over time this is the best way to supervise a fire scene.

    BigLew as was said makes some great points. Here's a thought to ponder....

    Chiefs are needed for the following positions on any greater alarms fire...

    I.C.

    Ops

    Safety

    others may be needed as Ops and Safety are broken down into smaller divisions. So who's to say what is too many or not enough.