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Lou Angeli, the writer, provides the reader a riveting peek at life deep inside the trenches of emergency response. He has been referred to as the firefighters' storyteller, and his written work includes breaking news, features, fiction - but most importantly articles dealing with firefighter safety.
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Fighting 2,000 Fires at the Same Time!California is burning again, but this time there may not be enough firefighters to douse the flames. Read why Californians need to create their own neighborhood fire brigades. Wtc Vets to Help Rebuild St. Bernard’s Parish, LouisianaNewly-established emergency response team to assist Katrina’s forgotten victims. In a Word: California’s Disaster Response Was Smooth!If you find yourself trapped somewhere during a major disaster – pray that you’re in California, because when it comes to disaster response and mitigation, no one does it better than emergency personnel in the Golden State. Sc Osha Cites Charleston Fire DepartmentIn June, nine Charleston SC firefighters lost their lives in a blaze that has affected the fire service nationwide. Today, the fire department was held accountable for those deaths. A Bittersweet Commemoration and Fema’s Bitter MandateOn a day that holds so many bittersweet memories for emergency personnel, FEMA ddelivers a low blow to America's Bravest. Ground Zero's Silent HeroesMt. Sinai Study Fails To Enroll Out-Of-State 9/11 Responders
by Lou Angeli Greek Wildfires: Terrorism or Lack of Firefighting Resources?This past weekend, the Greek government declared a countrywide state of emergency to help mobilize resources to fight the far-reaching wildland fires, that are being blamed on arsonist and terrorists. The worst fires are concentrated in the mountains of the Peloponnese Peninsula in southern Greece and on the island of Evia north of Athens. What Happened in Charleston…and Why?The mourning will continue forever, but for Charleston's firefighters it's back to work as usual. Back to work in one of America's least effective and dangerous fire deparmtments. Working on Dragon's TurfWe’re told that the most important tactic in any type of firefight is size-up. So, the next time your company pulls up in front of a burning building, quickly establish command and learn as much about the situation at hand as you can. If there is no life-safety issue and no danger to surrounding structures, hold back the hoseteam, by their SCBA straps if you must. Wait for second due companies to arrive, then engage in a coordinated attack. Like they say, “Everyone goes home!"
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