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Overhead View of Hoarder Homes
Without a doubt, the number one question asked is “How can I tell if the home is a Hoarder Home”. The answer: You will need to look for the Cues and Clues of Clutter. If you are driving your district, … Continue reading
If the Clutter don’t Kill You…..
After spending the last two days reviewing pages and pages of tragic events, which lead to a Line of Duty Death, searching for the effects of clutter, hoarding, or large amounts of debris. A huge point of learning kept coming … Continue reading
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London Hoarder House Collapse
A London hoarder had a lucky escape when her ceiling collapsed under the weight of 20 tonnes of rubbish.Wendy Towers, 61, of Forest Gate, east London, was feared dead and buried beneath the rubble by neighbours when they contacted police … Continue reading
Keep the stuff off us: Stabilizing the Piles
One question that keeps coming up, time and time again, when dealing with hoarder conditions, is how do we keep the piles of belongings stable and prevent them from falling on us or the occupant. This is a challenging question … Continue reading
If you see something, say something!
Welcome back into the chamber of hoarders. After some time away we are back and well into summer preparing emergency responders to face the challenges of compulsive hoarding disorder environments. This week we are going to look back at a … Continue reading
Hoarder Fire Training
On Saturday May 11,2013 Jumpseat Training brought a new level of training to the West Virginia Public Safety Expo in Charleston WV. Expanding their wildly popular classroom session, Hoarder Home’s Piles of Hazards for Firefighters, to include a hands on … Continue reading
Hoarder Fire Rekindles 3-Times
One complication that firefighters face inside a home that has hoarding conditions is the need for extensive overhaul. Stacks of compressed belongings can lead to an extended overhaul and often will reveal hidden pockets of fire. This news video shows an example … Continue reading