Emergency Traffic

By Paul Prevost

Where we explore the tragic Line of Duty Deaths of Firefighters and Paramedics, to learn from these incidents. We will try to produce two of these podcasts monthly. These podcasts are brief Synopsys o... more

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How many episodes does Emergency Traffic have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.

Emergency Traffic episodes:

June 28, 2022 Battle Ready vs Parade Ready
Doug, Zach and Paul debate and discuss, trends in fire apparatus, Linex and blacked-out bumpers and aprons, vs Chrome and High shine diamond plate, dark coloured Aerials, wheel nut indicators, Battenburg retroreflective striping, pump panel locations, mid vs rear mount aerials and warning light colours.
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50min
June 21, 2022 Fathers Day Fire NYC FDNY June 17, 2001 a few months before 9/11
This fire in the borough of Queens in NYC claimed the lives of three FDNY firefighters and injured dozens more. One of the most significant fires in terms of response in the history of the FDNY before the WTC event a few months later.
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54min
June 18, 2022 Charleston, SC. Super Sofa Fire June 18, 2007
This tragic incident where nine Charleston Firefighters died was a very significant moment in the North American Fire service. Join us and our special guest host, Assistant Chief J Gordon Routley PE, MPA, IFE of the city of Montreal Quebec and the Lead investigator of the Routely Report commissioned by the City of Charleston SC after the incident. We will review and discuss this incident in great detail on this episode.
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1h 58min
June 04, 2022 Tailboard Talk #3 To Quint or not to Quint
What do you think of Quint's versus Aerials without pumps and tanks? In many cities now, aerials with pumps, tanks and hose beds, instead of aerials without pumps, tanks and hose beds. Popularized by Quint Concepts and the city of St. Louis Mo., the ET guys will discuss this on the Tailboard.
Apologies in advance for the audio on this recording, Paul was a bit far from the microphone his voice is rather quiet, which is rare for him. Enjoy and give us your thoughts about Quints!
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38min
May 13, 2022 SW Inn Houston multiple LODD, May 31, 2013
On May 31, 2013, Houston TX Fire responded to a fire in a restaurant in a Hotel. I was a wind-driven delayed discovery fire and four FFs died and another died a few years later after a long battle with injuries sustained at this incident. Information and photo from the NIOSH report and the Houston FD.
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1h 13min
May 08, 2022 Pool Hall Fire LODD in Strip Mall, Michigan 2013
Probationary FF dies in a fire in a Pool Hall located in a strip mall in 2013, separated from hose line.
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46min
April 29, 2022 Tailboard Talk #2 Tall Aerials in North America
As part of High Rise Month, here is a Tailboard Talk about Tall Aerial Devices in North America, or lack thereof, and why, also recent changes.
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30min
April 15, 2022 Regis Towers , High Rise Memphis Apr, 11, 1994
Two Firefighters and Two civilians die on the 9th floor of a high rise block
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27min
April 11, 2022 Shirley Towers, High Rise Double LODD Apr 6, 2010
Learn about the deaths of two Firefighters in a high-rise apartment fire in the UK. Many lessons and problems were identified during this firefight, to control a fire in a large multiple-level two-bedroom apartment.
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1h
March 25, 2022 Wind Driven multi family double LODD
Fire in multi family Brownstone results in double LODD, Flow path and Wind plays a significant role.
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57min

FAQs about Emergency Traffic:

How many episodes does Emergency Traffic have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.