Monthly Archives: September 2013

Often Ignored Hoarding Dangers

How much risk are you willing to take? While attending the 2013 Ohio Fire and EMS expo in Columbus Ohio last week it seemed clear that first responders don’t fully understand Hoarding Dangers and how they can affect safety. Having … Continue reading

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Hoarding Dangers for First Responders

Since the days of the Collyer Brothers, in Manhattan, first responders have been dealing with the excessive accumulation of belongings caused by compulsive hoarding disorder. We have just “dealt” with the challenges and continued on our way to solve the … Continue reading

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Hoarder Fire Case Study

Hoarding Firefighting Case Study Here is a case study of a Cluttered House fire from Wayland Massachusetts. This is a small glimpse of the complete study that will be added to the Chaberofhoarders.com learning center. In this Hoarder Fire case … Continue reading

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Cluttered House Fire

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas –- Firefighters said clutter inside a westside home hindered their efforts to put out an overnight blaze. The fire was reported on Paso Dobble Drive at Paso Del Sol Drive around 12:30 a.m. Friday, according to officials … Continue reading

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Hoarder Firefighting: In a mess, use your PASS

Are you prepared to call a mayday, right now? One of the most often asked question from my students is how do you know when you should call a mayday. The answer always comes back to, anytime you can’t get … Continue reading

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Hoarder Fires Size Up

Hoarder Fires Welcome to the first video from the ChamberofHoarders.com. This short video is a look into the new exciting online learning that will be released soon! The Chamber of Hoarders Online Learning Center will be a 24/7 access to … Continue reading

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