Fire on the Runway
Fire on the Runway

Author: Mel Bradshaw

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2013-05-19

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1459703375

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From one grenade exploding in 1920s Toronto to the seeds of a new war in Europe ... As Torontonians move to the beat of the Jazz Age, war is the furthest thing from their minds. Then a fatal grenade explosion outside a west end hotel room breaks the rhythm. The room’s registered occupant, a mysterious European woman calling herself Lucy, disappears before she can shed any light on the incident. Police detective Paul Shenstone believes someone is trying to assassinate Lucy. Once he has found her, he will learn the reason: she has uncovered dangerous secrets that threaten world peace. Shenstone must protect Lucy and pursue her attackers. At the same time, his own experience as an infantry officer in Flanders compels him to go beyond his police function. He feels he must help Lucy get her message to the corridors of power, so that a new war may be prevented.

Airport Fire Fighter
Airport Fire Fighter

Author: Ben A. Hirst

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2005-06-20

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780763737641

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Exam Prep: Airport Fire Fighter is part of Jones and Bartlett's comprehensive series of exam preparation manuals for fire service professionals. The series author, Dr. Ben A. Hirst through his company, Performance Training Systems, writes and validates actual certification and promotional exams for state fire training agencies and major fire departments nationwide. Each book in the Exam Prep series includes questions that have been used on these actual exams. This manual contains three full-length practice exams with self-scoring guides and page references to major texts and references on the subject. Winning test-taking tips and helpful hints are also provided. The manual follows Dr. Hirst' s Systematic Approach to Exam Preparation, which provides immediate feedback to help students emphasize areas of weakness and learn material through context and association.

Fire Over Heathrow
Fire Over Heathrow

Author: Susan Ottaway

Publisher: Pen and Sword Aviation

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844157396

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One and a half minutes after takeoff on the clear and sunny afternoon of 8 April 1968, the Number 2 engine of BOAC Boeing 707 G-ARWE broke away from its mounting pylon and fell, tumbling in flames. Captain Cliff Taylor managed an extremely smooth touchdown about 400 yards beyond the Heathrow runway threshold and the aircraft came to a stop 1,400 yards further along the runway. The cabin crew had the doors open and passengers began escaping from the starboard over-wing exit and then via chutes at the forward and rear galley doors. Several explosions occurred and the port wing fell off, the resulting blast hurling flaming debris over the side of the aircraft. The rear escape chute was damaged by the fire and burst but, of the 126 people aboard, most of the 121 survivors had escaped before the arrival of the main fire and rescue services. Thirty-eight people received treatment for injuries and five, including stewardess Barbara Jane Harrison, were overcome by heat and fumes and died aboard G-A.R.W.E. For her bravery in trying to rescue the remaining passengers on that day Jane Harrison was awarded the George Cross.

Runway Incursions
Runway Incursions

Author: Jessie Gentry

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13:

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DFW Airport Fire Services is one of the fire departments who had yet to establish runway incursion prevention plan addressing risk associated with fire response on the AOA. Based on the results of this project, a runway incursion prevention plan was drafted and is currently in use. The author also recommended that DFW Airport develop a plan to establish standard operating procedures and an operational response plan for fire responses on the airfield. Situational awareness and clear, concise operating procedures will reduce the risk for all.

Fire over Heathrow
Fire over Heathrow

Author: Susan Ottaway

Publisher: Grub Street Publishers

Published: 2008-09-22

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1844685667

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An in-depth account of the 1968 London air tragedy that claimed five lives—includes interviews with cabin crew, passengers, and air traffic controllers. One and a half minutes after takeoff on the clear and sunny afternoon of April 8, 1968, the Number 2 engine of BOAC Boeing 707 G-ARWE broke away from its mounting pylon and fell, tumbling in flames. Captain Cliff Taylor managed an extremely smooth touchdown about 400 yards beyond the Heathrow runway threshold and the aircraft came to a stop 1,400 yards further along the runway. The cabin crew had the doors open and passengers began escaping from the starboard over-wing exit and then via chutes at the forward and rear galley doors. Several explosions occurred and the port wing fell off, the resulting blast hurling flaming debris over the side of the aircraft. The rear escape chute was damaged by the fire and burst but, of the 126 people aboard, most of the 121 survivors had escaped before the arrival of the main fire and rescue services. Thirty-eight people received treatment for injuries and five, including stewardess Barbara Jane Harrison, were overcome by heat and fumes and died aboard G-ARWE. For her bravery in trying to rescue the remaining passengers on that day, Harrison was awarded the George Cross. “An amazing story . . . a fitting tribute to Jane and the other unfortunate people who lost their lives. It is extremely well written and I would highly recommend it.” —Jonathan Wright

Aviation Firefighters
Aviation Firefighters

Author: Nancy White

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1627241485

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An airplane rolls down the runway and is about to take off when a fire erupts in the right engine. Within seconds, the cabin is engulfed in flames. The passengers and crew start to breathe in thick smoke. They need to be evacuated—and fast! In less than a minute, aviation firefighters arrive with their equipment, ready to battle the blaze and rescue the people trapped inside the plane. In Aviation Firefighters, dramatic, true stories will keep readers turning the pages as they learn firsthand how these tough, brave firefighters use their strength, quick thinking, and expert skills to battle deadly blazes. In addition, readers will go behind the scenes to learn how aviation firefighters train for their job so that they are ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice.