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The Ray Downey Video Collection

AUTHOR Downey, Ray
PUBLISHER Fire Engineering Books (09/10/2007)
PRODUCT TYPE Video (DVD-Video)

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This DVD contains Ray Downey's popular VHS Collapse Series, which showcases nationally publicized collapses caused by natural disasters, terrorism, and fire. These videos offer a wealth of construction and collapse knowledge, as well as incident planning and operational procedures. Collapse Rescue for the Fire Service includes:
* Part I: Building Construction, Approx. 17 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.
* Part 2: Collapse Causes and Types, Approx. 18 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.
* Part 3: Strategic Considerations of Structural Collapse, Approx. 23 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.

This DVD also features the bonus video: Rescue Operational Planning: Factors for Success
This video is based on Chief Downey's Rescue Company book and features his 12-point plan for heavy-rescue incidents. The program outlines his plan, featuring an actual heavy-rescue incident, with Chief Downey "walking the viewer" through each of the 12 points. Learn from the international experiences of renowned rescue specialist Ray Downey, Sr. as he describes his plan for operational success.
Approx. 26 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.

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ISBN-13: 9781593701307
ISBN-10: 1593701306
Content Language: English
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Product Dimensions: 5.78 x 0.53 x 7.61 inches
Weight: 0.19 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Technology & Engineering | Fire Science
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This DVD contains Ray Downey's popular VHS Collapse Series, which showcases nationally publicized collapses caused by natural disasters, terrorism, and fire. These videos offer a wealth of construction and collapse knowledge, as well as incident planning and operational procedures. Collapse Rescue for the Fire Service includes:
* Part I: Building Construction, Approx. 17 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.
* Part 2: Collapse Causes and Types, Approx. 18 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.
* Part 3: Strategic Considerations of Structural Collapse, Approx. 23 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.

This DVD also features the bonus video: Rescue Operational Planning: Factors for Success
This video is based on Chief Downey's Rescue Company book and features his 12-point plan for heavy-rescue incidents. The program outlines his plan, featuring an actual heavy-rescue incident, with Chief Downey "walking the viewer" through each of the 12 points. Learn from the international experiences of renowned rescue specialist Ray Downey, Sr. as he describes his plan for operational success.
Approx. 26 minutes. Originally released on VHS in 1994.

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Author: Downey, Ray
Ray Downey, Sr., served as a Battalion Chief of Special Operations for FDNY and on the FEMA USAR Team. Affectionately referred to as "The Master of Disaster" and "God," Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey, Commanding Officer of the Special Operations Command (SOC), died in the line of duty, while helping others escape from the fire and collapse scene of the twin towers at the World Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The fire service was a major force in his life, as evidenced by his sterling career. He truly was a legend in his own time.
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