Emergency Management

Highway Incident Tips - Everyone Goes Home

Bill Degnan — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:11:04 +0000

Highway Incident Tips - Everyone Goes Home

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 11:11

TIM First Responder Training. Source:FDoT

"What is the objective of this ride-out?", the Deputy Sheriff asked me.

"At the end of the shift... you and I are going home."

Move Over Laws Aren't Enough To Keep Responders Safe At The Roadside

Bill Degnan — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 23:01:58 +0000

Move Over Laws Aren't Enough To Keep Responders Safe At The Roadside

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 17:01

Sure, it's the law that you have to move over (and/or slow down) when emergency vehicles are stopped at the roadside. But lives are still being lost while we're trying to save others.

There ought to be a law. And there are. Plenty of them. But why is that not enough?

Canadian Air Tanker Crashes Fighting Australian Wildfire - US Crew Killed

Bill Degnan — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 03:28:42 +0000

Canadian Air Tanker Crashes Fighting Australian Wildfire - US Crew Killed

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 21:28

JUAN BROWN, former wildfire "Birddog" pilot, present airline pilot, talks about the crash. Photo courtesy of Blancolirio Channel.

Juan Brown brings his wildfire/aircrew perspective to the story. Cites drought and lack of forestry management (excess fuel) as fire factors.

Leadership In The Line Of Fire

Jonathon Walker — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:17:48 +0000

Leadership In The Line Of Fire

Submitted by Jonathon Walker on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:17

File Photo Source: FEMA

No one ever expects tragedy to happen, and yet tragedy has and will continue to happen every day to someone. When tragedy does happen, those involved look for someone to take charge and be a leader.

Delta Flight Dumps Fuel Over LA - With Consequences

Bill Degnan — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 10:29:15 +0000

Delta Flight Dumps Fuel Over LA - With Consequences

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 04:29

[Edited, 16Jan20, to clarify communications from the aircrew and for the addition of link(s) to a pilot's-perspective analysis of the incident. Also, 17Jan20 to add link to Part Two of Juan Brown's video. --ed]

Manage Scene Lighting For Safety

Bill Degnan — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 07:23:04 +0000

Manage Scene Lighting For Safety

Maybe there's too much LED and Xenon light on scene -- potentially blinding or distracting motorists. Too much red. Not enough amber. You drive where you LOOK!

There are recommendations I have read, that would drastically reduce warning lights, once traffic control is established.

Please take a moment and read the linked presentation.

I-95 Corridor Coalition › Gui...PDF
WARNING LIGHTS, PARKING and SCENE SAFETY
https://i95coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Guide_Clear_RF.pdf%onscene.us

Bill Degnan Sun, 01/12/2020 - 01:23

Stock up your pantry for emergencies

Bill Degnan — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 03:27:33 +0000

Stock up your pantry for emergencies

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 21:27

We had an episode of "Shopping in Dad's Pantry" recently, but it wasn't a severe drawdown because -- strategy.

Emergency Management

Highway Incident Tips - Everyone Goes Home

Highway Incident Tips - Everyone Goes Home

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Move Over Laws Aren't Enough To Keep Responders Safe At The Roadside

Move Over Laws Aren't Enough To Keep Responders Safe At The Roadside

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Canadian Air Tanker Crashes Fighting Australian Wildfire - US Crew Killed

Canadian Air Tanker Crashes Fighting Australian Wildfire - US Crew Killed

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Leadership In The Line Of Fire

Leadership In The Line Of Fire

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Delta Flight Dumps Fuel Over LA - With Consequences

Delta Flight Dumps Fuel Over LA - With Consequences

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Manage Scene Lighting For Safety

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Stock up your pantry for emergencies

Stock up your pantry for emergencies

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