Hey,

A "firefighter close call" yesterday, when at approximately 1730 hours, a burnover occurred on the Beaver Fire near Klamath River, California. Three firefighters were trapped as a rapid wind shift overtook them. All three firefighters deployed their fire shelters. At the time of deployment, they were in a predetermined Safety Zone. The firefighters were evaluated on scene. No serious injuries have been reported at this time. All firefighters were actively withdrawing from the fire as a thunderstorm approached. All personnel are safe and accounted for.

The thunderstorm produced 30-35 mph outflow winds that changed direction rapidly and caused extreme fire behavior. With the increase in wind speed, flame lengths extended into the canopy of the trees, causing a sustained crown run which aligned with the exposed west slope on Buckhorn Ridge. Fuels are at critically low moisture conditions and extremely receptive to fire due to the exceptional drought. GOOD NEWS.

Between 2007-2011, residential fires accounted for about 8 out of 10 firefighter fireground injuries. The fire dynamics encountered during modern residential fires differ greatly from traditional models. The size and configuration of the typical single-family home, new construction techniques, high heat release-rate furnishings, and energy-efficient building technologies are increasing the risk to firefighters. The cumulative effects of these changes are faster fire movement, excessive volumes of smoke, shorter escape times, decreased time to flashover, faster structural collapse, and reduction in time available for effective fire ground operations. This requires all firefighters to be constantly training on fire response, size up and fire attack.

Many factors contribute to the number of deaths and injuries, but a likelihood is that many firefighters may not have been aware of the advancements that could have changed these tragic outcomes.

Given the success that ALIVE (Advanced Learning through Integrated Visual Environments) has shown as a tool for training and disseminating information to firefighters, NYU-Poly researchers and firefighters from FDNY, Chicago, and Bloomington, with support from AFG, collaborated with subject matter experts from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to develop an ALIVE module to provide a basic understanding of the science of modern fires.

You and your department can now take advantage of this advanced multimedia interactive training at no cost. The scientists from NYU-Poly will work with your training academies to build a

customized ALIVE portal for your department.

DETAILS: If your fire department is interested in utilizing this scientifically tested and proven training, please contact the NYU-Poly Fire Research Group at [email protected].

Please visit www.poly.edu/fire for more information and to access this info.

Also, be sure to check out www.ModernFireBehavior.com

THIS THURSDAY AT F.R.I. IN DALLAS:

DO NOT MISS THIS SPECIAL UNVEILING EVENT AT FRI- RE: "MODERN" STRUCTURAL FIRE ATTACK

The Principles of Modern Fire Attack Training Video will be released at F.R.I! The much anticipated training video is a culmination of years of fire research by Firefighters. It outlines new tactical operational plans that incorporate the latest fire dynamic research from UL and NIST and introduces SLICE-RS to the fire community.

The video will be unveiled during 2014 FRI on August 14, 2014 at 1330 to a select audience and you're invited to be a part of it. And there is free food & drink. What's not to like?

THURSDAY AUGUST 14

ROOM D-165

FRI Dallas Convention Center

1330 HOURS (complimentary snacks and beverages provided)

DETAILS HERE:

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WATCH THE VIDEO TRAILER HERE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv8LiPJfaOo&feature=youtu.be

TRUCK COMPANY ROLLS IN VIRGINIA

This morning there was a serious crash in Fairfax County. The truck, that was responding on a run, is in bad shape but the members are doing OK. We have details on our homepage.

Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.

BillyG

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