Station Club Fire West Warick RI

[Monty 35]

I'd seen mention of the fire earlier this week on a UK fire forum. I don't think it's too far stretched that this could happen in many other communities.

Hey...

Today is the 5th Anniversary of the infamous Station Nightclub Fire in West Warwick, R.I. On a winter night, the fire literally ran through the nightclub just after the band Great White had taken the stage. Pyrotechnics lit onstage torched flammable acoustic foam on the walls, and in minutes, the building flashed-over and was fully involved. Besides the 100 people killed, 200 others were injured (numerous horrific burns) and more than 100 others escaped. Last year, the club owners reached plea agreements with the state: Michael Derderian was sentenced to four years of prison on work release, and his brother Jeffrey to community service. Band manager Daniel M. Biechele had earlier received a four-year prison term; he and Michael Derderian will be paroled before serving out their terms. While we remember this nightmare of a fire, we also must remember the FIREFIGHTERS that responded, performed numerous rescues and continue on with this fire as a part of their careers. Here are some links for your interest and learning:

http://www.projo.com/extra/2003/stationfire/

(Outstanding coverage of the fire-from then until now)

(5 Year Anniversary Video Coverage)

(Amateur Video of the Fire)

http://realex.nist.gov:8080/ramgen/RI_Fire_Broll.rm

(NIST B-roll fire simulation)

http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/release...rt_june2905.htm

(Full NIST Report)

Speaking of NIST...take a few minutes to also check out: www.FIRE.gov

<http://www.fire.gov/>

. This outstanding website from the "firefighting scientists" at

NIST is for them to share their firefighting related findings with

us. From flashover to tactical operations to tracking lost

firefighters to structural collapse to actual fire recreations-this

site is loaded with must have info at no cost.

Take Care,

BillyG

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