Gypsum Board Ceiling Systems and Firefigher Safety
The recent events in Los Angeles and the line of duty death of veteran LAFD Firefighter Glenn Allen who died Friday from injuries he sustained when a ceiling collapsed on him in a house fire late...
View ArticleLAFD LODD: Hollywood Hills Mansion Investigating Building Standards
38-year veteran Glenn L. Allen of the LAFD was killed battling a blaze at a Hollywood Hills home Hollywood Hills Mansion Investigating Building Standards As the funeral services commence today for...
View ArticleGypsum Board Ceiling Systems, Ceiling Collapse and Firefighter Safety
In this week's issue of the National Fire Fighter's Near-Miss Reporting System's Report of the Week (ROTW) an informative focus was provided on near-miss reports related to ceiling collapse. We're...
View ArticleNIOSH Report addresses Operational Issues at Metal Recycling Facility Fire
NIOSH Report Issue: Seven Career Fire Fighters Injured at a Metal Recycling Facility Fire – California NIOSH Exective Summary On July 13, 2010, seven career fire fighters were injured while fighting a...
View ArticleCugees Restaurant Roof Collapse-1981 LAFD
LAFD January 28, 1981 Was working on an LODD report and came across a past notable incident that occurred over 32 years ago, that should be recognized, for many of you that may not of heard or read...
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