Firemen Frogmen Test Underwater Fire Attack Idea
Los Angeles and other cities explore using firemen frogmen to drag hose lines under piers during fires. The team wears rubber suits and uses quick release buckles to install hoses from beneath, testing safety and effectiveness for pier and hull fires. Charleston reports interest after recent deadly pier blaze.
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Knockenhi
Miami Fire Department
Examinator
William Eckles
Los Angeles
Philadelphia Fire Department
Wren
New York City
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Froghmen considered for pier fires by U S fire departments
M L Petterson of the Charleston Fire Department says frogman techniques are new to him but he would support studies. The New Orleans Fire Department is interested and Tampa researchers study the method for pier fires where smoke impairs visibility and firefighting effectiveness.
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Edward V. McCartry
New York
UPI
Eckles
New Orleans
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