Monthly Archives: April 2013

Hoarding a serious safety issue for firefighters | CTV London News

CTV London Published Monday, April 29, 2013 6:09PM EDT The London Fire Department is making their concerns about hoarding, and how it affects the safety of fire crews and other emergency workers, public. There are hundreds of hoarders in London … Continue reading

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Hoarder Homes: More Dangers than Fire

As first Responders we understand the dangers associated with responding to many types of emergencies. From auto accidents on busy interstates to working house fires with potential hazardous materials we train on these types of events and how to protect … Continue reading

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Mayday sounded at Hoarder Fire

Listen to this bone chilling audio of a firefighter mayday while battling a three alarm fire in Hoarded conditions. Once the mayday was sounded the interior crews transmitted the announcement of Heavy Contents. Sending prayers out to the firefighter who was removed … Continue reading

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Complications of Searching inside Hoarder Conditions

Station and units respond to XYZ Street for the structure fire with confirmed people trapped. This could possibly be the most intense statement ever heard over your dispatch channel. Immediately everyone goes into a rescue mode and everyone’s focus goes … Continue reading

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Managing the Mess: Can we really go inside?

One of the more common themes told by firefighters when asked about fires inside hoarded environments is “we won’t go in” or “can we go inside”. The answer to this question is complicated and cannot be answered with a yes … Continue reading

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Two Killed in North Tonawanda House Fire

News story from a “Colliers Mansion” type conditions in northern New York State. Prayers to the families and the first reponders. Here is a Link for more on this tragic fire.  

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Hoarder Fires Prevention

If your house catches fire while you are inside, what would you do? This message is shared with people of all over the world by first responders. The question that is asked most often is “how do you get out … Continue reading

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