Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300726668 - Brewster Vill Fd

Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh White Plains

Investigation Summary

At approximately 1:50 a.m. on June 22, 1997, Employee #1, a firefighter, was summoned to a fire in a wood frame, ranch-style residence. He and a hose team entered the basement and remained inside for approximately 30 minutes before exiting due to the intense heat. After a brief rest, the team donned new air packs and re-entered the building. As they were leaving the building a second time, a flashover occurred and Employee #1 was separated from the group. He was wearing a Personal Alert safety system, but the heat and smoke prevented his coworkers from reaching him, despite several attempts. Employee #1 died of smoke inhalation. His body was found at approximately 5:40 a.m. beneath debris in the basement

Keywords: FIREFIGHTER, RESPIRATORY, FIRE, INHALATION, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SMOKE, SMOKE INHALATION