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Mutual Aid Lessons Learned from the California System: Special Report

This report describes California's Fire & Rescue Mutual Aid System and its evolution, how mutual aid is used in major fire and non-fire incidents, and reasons for its success over the years. The purpose of the report is to share lessons learned to help other states advance their systems and give the fire service some useful ideas on providing mutual aid.

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National Guard Plane Crash at Hotel Site (Evansville, IN - February 1992)

C-130 crash outside hotel results in fire extension to the structure, producing multiple deaths and injuries.

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Northern Illinois University Shooting (DeKalb, Illinois, February 2008)

The report details successful multiagency cooperation between the Dekalb Fire Department and University partners and a textbook application of the National Incident Management System in response to a mass-casualty shooting incident at Northern Illinois University.

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Old Buckingham Station (Chesterfield, VA - May 1995)

Fire protection issues, particularly unsprinklered combustible spaces, associated with a 4-story apartment complex fire are examined.

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Operational Considerations for Highrise Firefighting: Special Report

This report provides an overview of several major highrise fires and suggestions for how problems associated with highrise firefighting can be mitigated through standard operating procedures, inspection programs, and occupant evacuation training.

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Rail Emergencies: Special Report

The purpose of this Special Report is to identify the challenges to strategic planning and tactical operations in the area of rail transportation emergencies, and to provide planning suggestions for fire and rescue departments.

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Rapid Intervention Teams and How to Avoid Needing Them: Special Report

This report provides the ground work for developing or improving the use of RITs by fire departments. Included within the report are guidelines; suggested staffing levels and associated responsibilities; recommended training and equipment; and notes on the deployment of a RIT on the fire ground.

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Santana Row Development Fire (San Jose, CA - August 2002)

On Monday August 19, 2002, the City of San Jose, California experienced the worst fire loss in its history. By the time the day was over, eleven alarms would be dispatched to a large structure fire and the numerous exposure fires ignited by flying embers from the fire. Extinguishment required the combined effort of 221 firefighters and sixty-five pieces of apparatus. Fortunately, no one was killed and there were only minor injuries sustained by a number of firefighters.

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Schomberg Plaza Fire (New York City, Harlem - March 1987)

A fire originating in a trash compactor chute killed 7 residents in a 35-story apartment building. An exemplary New York City Board of Inquiry report is incorporated.

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Shenandoah Retirement Home Fire (Roanoke County, VA - December 1989)

Four senior citizens died due to smoke inhalation in this fire. Severe winter conditions delayed fire service arrival and many of the residents used wheelchairs, canes and walkers, thus slowing evacuation.

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