Monthly Archives: October 2013

Hoarder Fire Live Fire Test

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Rpennington

Here is a sample of the Live Hoarder Fire evolution from Frontier Fire Company…..  

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Challenging Hoarder Fire Situation from California

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Rpennington

From News10.net

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Hoarding Assessment for First Responders

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Rpennington

Dealing with the challenges presented by compulsive hoarding disorder is assessing how bad the conditions are. When families reach out for help with a family member the mental health professionals start the treatment process with an assessment of how severe … Continue reading →

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Hoarding Firefighting: Lesson from a Live Fire Experience

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Rpennington

When firefighters enter a burning building many different factors come into play. One huge factor that can affect the outcome of the operation is the presence of increased amounts of belongings, caused by a person afflicted with compulsive hoarding disorder. … Continue reading →

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Hoarding Fire Safety for Family Members

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Rpennington

Since attacking the problem of emergency responses in Hoarding Conditions, from the perspective of first responders, the questions from the family members of people who are suffering from Compulsive Hoarding Disorder keep coming in. How can I help my family … Continue reading →

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