Joseph Walker 2/10/12 Intro to Security The Station Nightclub Fire There were many issues regarding this nightclub that caused this horrible fire that claimed the lives of 100 people. There were a couple threats involved that made this fire so bad. The main threat that happened was the pyrotechnics failed and ignited a flame on the stage. One of the bad design flaws of this building was that they used a highly flammable insulation. This insulation is known as polyurethane foam insulation.
Ten years on from the tragedy, Holly’s family have spoken out vowing to “make it out the other side”. Inadequate arrangements Insufficient attention was given to how residents would escape from the home in the event of a fire. The sheriff said an adequate fire plan would have revealed the problems which eventually led to the deaths, such as the staffs was not properly trained in fire safety and the presence of an electrical distribution board in a cupboard which opened to a "critical escape route" alongside flammable materials. He also highlighted "inadequate arrangements" for calling the fire brigade, a lack of fire dampeners and too many people being housed in one corridor in order to evacuate more effectively. The inquiry also concluded that the lives of four of
It’s very hard to get through traffic in New York, but with the aid of a siren they made it through rather quickly. It took them 20 minutes to get to the burning apartment. It was fully engulfed in flames and there were several screaming people on the top floors, trapped. John, the chief had much experience with buildings this size, but all the experience in the world couldn’t have calmed him down at this point. The peoples lives depended on his decisions.
The Great London Fires were a conflagration, which is when a large section or area burns uncontrolled. Once a Fire gets so big, then there is nothing anyone can do, but try to contain it to a certain area. That is when Fire Departments were started by the government in London, after the Great London Fire. Before that you only had Fire Protection from the insurance companies. If you didn’t have the proper decal on your house, the Fire Department would just let it burn.
To most Americans who can remember exactly what they were doing on September 11, 2001 it feels as if it happened just last week, when in fact ten years has passed since the tragic even. Many still fear another major terrorist attack and some even fear the Muslim sitting next to them. One example of the uncertainty that has arisen as a result of 9/11 is all of the security measures that have been implemented. The department of Homeland Security was created as a direct result of 9/11 to fight terrorism. Controversial acts were passed in an effort to control terrorism, the Patriot Act.
(Sauberman) Ultimately, due to misjudgments and mistakes the Iroquois Theater burned down, killing a total of 602 people; because of this, stricter theater fire codes were passed. During Christmas vacation a play called Mr. Bluebeard was playing at the Iroquois Theater; and parents took their children to see it. At the beginning of the second act of the play, a spark from an arc light flared up and caught a drop curtain on fire. At first audience members didn’t think much of the flash of light, thinking it was part of the play. (Taylor) The spark then burst into flames, with the fire expanding rapidly behind the stage.
According to the fire marshal, this mess caused the fire to grow very quickly that they some workers had no time to escape. Also, the doors were locked to prevent the workers from stealing and leaving early. In my opinion, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory lacked of safety and cleaning environment. This was hundreds years ago, that's why it lacked of firefighting equipment because back in the day, things were different. Thus, all factories lacked of safety conditions.
MAYCOMB FAILS TO SAVE A BURNING HOUSE!!!! MAYCOMB COUNTY- A Major fire broke out at an old white lady Maudie’s house last week during midnight. The fire first started on the ground floor of the house, frequently spread to adjoining rooms and slowly made its way up to the roof. The fire was first spotted by the owner of the house; Miss Maudie. Her neighbors helped her out by getting the furniture and other valuables out of the burning house.
Loss of Belongings: Care home entrance unsecured or receptions unmanned. Premises’ are open to bogus callers or thieves. Who enter and help themselves to residents and staffs personal belongings, equipment being stolen, may also face possible attack or abuse. Exposure to Danger: Fire exits should be kept clear. If fire exits are blocked in the event of fire residents, staff and visitors are prevented from finding a safe and clear evacuation route out of the building, leading to (the above) being trapped causing panic and confusion, resulting in deaths or serious injuries.
And also can you even pictured of living in a neighborhood and you are found of owning any of these, and the next thing you know is that your home gets burned down and is going up in fiery red flames. 2. A life of not having any product of entertainment must symbolize that everyone is bored and empty in which there are no emotion at all. And imagine your home being turned into ashes and loosing everything does symbolize sadness and a strong feeling of hatred coming from those who cause it. 3.There are so many symbolic meaning such as being neutral, worried, scared, hated, depressed and so much