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On this date in 1907, 84 were killed in an explosion at the Stuart Mine in West Virginia. HERE's a link to an old story about the disaster. Though not the worst West Virginia mine disaster--that'd be the Monongah blast from the same year, which killed 361--it is still a significant loss of life in the industry. If anybody can find more links on this one, post 'em in the comments section.

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posted by Peter Prochilo
1/29/2009 11:04:00 AM

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On this day in 1969, a fire at the Victoria Hotel in Dunnville, Ontario, killed 13 people. CLICK HERE for an old news account of the fire. If anybody has any other links regarding this fire, post them in the comments section.

Off topic, but we've created Myspace and Facebook fan pages for Fire Engineering. Our friend and fan lists are pretty anemic right now, so if you're on either (or both) of these social networking sites, befriend (or fan) us, will you?

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posted by Peter Prochilo
1/26/2009 03:29:00 PM

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A US airliner today carrying the hundred and 148 passengers and six crew hit a flock of birds and apparently lost both engines according to early reports. The pilots were able to land the plane in the Hudson River. Eyewitness reports from New Yorkers sitting in office buildings along the Hudson described the plane slowly descending into the Hudson River. Nearby ferrys and other watercraft quickly came to the planes assistance with life jackets and help. The FDNY immediately dispatched its marine fleet and currently is supporting the aircraft in the river. The FDNY and other New York City emergency services watercraft assisted the victims onto the waiting ferrys and other watercraft. At this report approximately 60 individuals have been transported to area hospitals for treatment primarily of hypothermia.




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posted by Bobby Halton
1/15/2009 04:30:00 PM

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Line of Duty Death of Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley
IAFF Local 718, Boston, MA

President Robert McCarthy regrets to announce the Line of Duty death of Lieutenant Kevin M. Kelley, IAFF Local 718, Boston, MA, on Friday, January 9, 2009. Lieutenant Kelly was killed when the Ladder Truck he was riding in crashed through an iron fence and into a building while returning from a call.

PRELIMINARY Arrangements are as follows:
Wake: Tuesday, January 13, 2009
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Keohane Funeral Home
785 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA, 02170
1-800-536-4263
www.keohane.com

Funeral: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
10:00 AM
St. Ann’s Church
757 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02170
www.stannquincy.org

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posted by Bobby Halton
1/11/2009 07:45:00 PM

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our thoughts and prayers go out to Lt.Kellys family sincerly Lt. Timothy Yost East End Hose and Fire Co.Station 120 Coaltownship Pa.

Mon Jan 12, 10:37:00 PM EST  

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Homeland Security /MEDIA Advisory
January 6, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FIRE SERVICE LEADERSHIP TO ISSUE A NATIONAL CALL FOR WORKING SMOKE ALARMS TO PROTECT ALL RESIDENTS

Washington, D.C. - Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers, Baltimore Fire Chief James Clack and Washington, D.C. Fire Chief Dennis Rubin will join United States Fire Administrator (USFA) Greg Cade to ask all residents of this nation to install, maintain and test their smoke alarms today. This national effort is a result of one of the deadliest holiday seasons in recent memory and several significant fires in the first days of 2009. Since Thanksgiving 2008, there have been more than 158 fatal fires in the United States resulting in over 200 fire fatalities. You are invited to join USFA Administrator Cade and these metropolitan fire chiefs.

News Conference and Media Availability:

When: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at 4pm.

Where: Washington D.C. Fire Station #3
439 New Jersey Ave., NW
Washington, D.C.

“The 2008 holiday season and the start of 2009 may be recorded as one of the deadliest for residential fires in recent memory of the fire service,” said Cade. “Not only has there been a significant number of preventable fires, but the occurrences of multiple fatalities resulting from these fires are simply unacceptable within our nation. There should be a smoke alarm protecting every person in this nation today, particularly as we sleep.”

o On Christmas Eve, four died in a house fire in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. All of the victims were children and officials cannot be certain whether smoke alarms worked.

o Four adults and three children died in a southwest Philadelphia home the day after Christmas when gasoline was used to fuel a kerosene heater. There were no working smoke alarms in the home.

o In Baltimore, two people died in a fire above a grocery store. A young couple died in the blaze and investigators found no working smoke alarms in the building.


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o In Washington, D.C. on New Year's Day, six individuals died in a house fire on Jackson Street, Northeast. While the cause was listed as accidental/electrical, officials are not sure smoke alarms worked properly.

o Yesterday, eight people died in a residential fire in Oswego County, New York. The cause is still under investigation.

o Yesterday, three people, including two teenage girls, died after an early morning house fire in Ringling, Oklahoma. Officials say the fire started early Monday morning while at least two of the victims were still in bed. For the two teenage girls who lived inside the house, this was supposed to be their first day back to school after winter break. Officials say once flames broke out at 4 a.m., the girls, along with another relative, never made it out of the home.

In the event of a fire, a properly installed and maintained smoke alarm can save your life and those of your loved ones. Smoke alarms are a very important means of preventing home fire fatalities by providing an early warning signal so you and your family can escape. They are one of the best safety devices you can buy and install to protect yourself, your family, and your home. You can prevent tragedies simply by testing and maintaining your smoke alarms and practicing a fire escape plan. All smoke alarms in your house should be tested once a month and their batteries replaced annually or as indicated by the manufacturer’s instructions.

For additional information regarding smoke alarms, visit http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/focus/

For additional information regarding the United States Fire Administration, visit http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/nfa

The USFA reminds everyone to have a comprehensive fire protection plan that includes smoke alarms, residential sprinklers and practicing a home fire escape plan

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posted by Jack J. Murphy
1/06/2009 11:53:00 AM

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In the early-morning hours today January 2nd 2009 57-year-old Elizabeth (N.J.) Firefighter Gary Stephens was killed in the line of duty while backing up an apparatus which was laying a supply line at a working structure fire. Capt. Gary Stephens suffered severe trauma when the apparatus he was backing ran over him this morning around 2 AM. We do not have sufficient information at this time to report on what exactly occurred to cause Capt. Stephens to fall beneath the rig. However we felt compelled to report on his passing and express our deepest sympathies to his family friends and all the members of the Elizabeth New Jersey fire Department. Please remember Capt. Stephens in your prayers.

A full honors fire service memorial service for Elizabeth (NJ) FF Gary Stephens will be held at 1100 hours on Monday, January 5, 2009 at St. John's Episcopal Church on Broad Street in Elizabeth. Here is their link: http://sjnj.org/ Firefighter and related emergency services personnel lineup will be at 1000 hours.

This is a personnel only memorial, no apparatus from visiting FD's will be included. Public transportation for those attending is strongly recommended. This will be the only public funeral/memorial event for FF Stephens. The family of FF Stephens will be holding private burial services separately.


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posted by Bobby Halton
1/02/2009 02:58:00 PM

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