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This series considers nationally publicized collapses, including those caused by natural disasters, terrorism, and fire. Originally released as three separate videotapes in 1994, this DVD covers construction and collapse knowledge, as well as incident planning and operational procedures.""""Collapse Rescue for the Fire Service"""" includes: Part 1 - """"Building Construction""""; Part 2 - """"Collapse Causes and Types"""";and, Part 3 - """"Strategic Considerations of Structural Collapse"""". This DVD also includes the bonus film, """"Rescue Operational Planning: Factors for Success"""".

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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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