What We Learned

摘要

Webster groves (MO) fire-fighters had just completec morning chores on April 3 2003, and were meeting with the city manager to discuss impending staffing cuts when the dispatcher transmitted an alarm for "a fire behind Dobb's Tire" at 1235 Laclede Station Road. The initial assignment included four engines, a quint, an advanced life support (ALS) ambulance, and a battalion chief. Because the first-due engine was out of service, another engine company was assigned. As the companies responded, the dispatcher provided additional information that the fire was believed to be in the rear of Dobb's Tire and that she was receiving multiple phone calls. Based on this information and the large column of smoke visible from miles away, Chief of Department Michael Capriglione ordered a second alarm.