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The FDNY is committed to “aggressive, interior firefighting.” When that’s the plan, equipment, training and manpower are all less important that human decision-making.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

News Uncategorized

When Fire Wins: Causes of FDNY Deaths

Each of the FDNY’s line-of-duty deaths over the past 20 years involved a unique person and unique circumstances. But according to investigations by the FDNY and the National Institute for…

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Sep 2011

Government

This Building Killed 1 Firefighter but May Save Dozens

Two fires 10 years apart at one high-rise in the Rockaways helped convince the FDNY to reconsider its time-honored tactics when dealing with wind-driven fires.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Government

Out of 9/11 Tragedy Came Change for FDNY

Serious problems with the emergency response on 9/11 contributed to the loss of rescuer lives. A decade later, FDNY counts itself much better prepared. But some questions remain.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Uncategorized

Costly Lessons: What We've Learned From Firefighter Deaths

A City Limits investigation looked at FDNY fatalities over 20 years, finding common factors and tracking the city’s efforts to address them.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Uncategorized

Decision in the Rockaways: Stay, or Go?

Tina Parker tried to convince her neighbors to leave. “I’ve been in two hurricanes in Alabama, and I’m not taking a chance,” she said.

ByPatrick Arden 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Uncategorized

Out of Media Glare, the Bronx Faces Irene

Even far outside of the Zone A areas, there were signs of the impending danger, though they were subtle. Closer to the water’s edge, the menace felt very real.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Investigations

City Sewage Plan Faces Obstacles, Questions

Advocates praise the motives behind New York’s plan to reduce the amount of sewage released untreated into its waterways. But they’re worried about the details.

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Economy Investigations

Can Job Training Reduce Unemployment?

Governments are pouring money into job skills programs as a way of combating poverty. But what jobs are participants being prepared for?

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Aug 2011

Government Justice

Concerns Persist Over Child Welfare Cases Involving Mental Health

As many as one in five child welfare cases involves a parent with a mental health diagnosis, creating challenges for parents, children and caseworkers. Advocates say efforts to address those…

ByKelly Virella 0Comments

Firefighter Decisions Hold Lives—Including Their Own—In Balance

When Fire Wins: Causes of FDNY Deaths

This Building Killed 1 Firefighter but May Save Dozens

Out of 9/11 Tragedy Came Change for FDNY

Costly Lessons: What We've Learned From Firefighter Deaths

Decision in the Rockaways: Stay, or Go?

Out of Media Glare, the Bronx Faces Irene

City Sewage Plan Faces Obstacles, Questions

Can Job Training Reduce Unemployment?

Concerns Persist Over Child Welfare Cases Involving Mental Health

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