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Explosions Injure Los Angeles Firefighters At Combustible Metal Fire.

Authors :
Rueda, Mario D.
Source :
Firehouse; Feb2012, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p64-68, 5p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on the response of the Los Angeles, California fire department to a structured fire that manufacture and store titanium golf clubs. It mentions that the explosion injured firefighters and damage apparatus and equipment. It cites the lessons learned in the fireground operation such as the need for command officers to ensure that a change of strategy is clearly understood by all subordinate officers, and the need to update Department policy regarding combustible metal fires. INSET: LESSONS LEARNED.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01454064
Volume :
37
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Firehouse
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
73500894