This is a good video on operating a typical elevator. I understand that there are many different types of elevators and different operating methods, but most are very similar to this. You can have different types of keys but the systems should be pretty standard.
That night 77 people lost their lives at a school event that should have ended with celebration and refreshments. Instead the community was tasked with finding the bodies of those who did not make it out.
As you look at this building you can see that it seems to be a series of stores or spaces in a commercial building. Most likely a strip mall type building.
Basically, the way that these pillows work is that when they are heated, they expand (the plastic will melt away) and fill the void. This maintains the fire rating and prevents fire from spreading and smoke spread is contained.
This is pretty extreme, but this is how we stay employed and busy. Be aware and pay attention to those so-called “B.S.” calls. You never know the difference you could make at that particular time.
Steel will deform and twist and this beam will meet little, if any, resistance during a fire. I understand that a pocket of concrete will not keep this beam from dislodging, but it there is a reason for properly pocketing these beams.
Alan Brody BC Development Class—Online HI Are you going to run the Battalion Chief Development class in 2020?
2020-03-27 11:57:17
Jon Hasman Training for VES I actually learned about VES from a Lieutenant from Gary Indiana one hot summer weekend night me and my buddy Kevin were both volunteers and use to go places and ride along to try and learn, we had always heard stories about a guy a Lt from Gary Indiana Fire Dept that was a good…
2020-03-05 17:28:40
Al Baptist “Company Officer Boot Camp” 2-Day On Site Class Good morning. I am inquiring if you are still offering the trainings? I am interested in them if you are still providing services? I don't really know how I found this old email? Thank you. AB
2020-03-05 07:12:18
Kathryn Humphrey Mercy Hospital Fire 1950 Kills 41-Davenport, IA I remember the fire all too well . I was there watching those brave firemen risk their lives to try to help others. I saw the firemen carry down the ladder those who were in question of surviving. The hollering up the doorway " anybody there" but no reply. The body bags with the demised…
2020-02-01 01:52:41