March 10, 1941: The Strand Theater Fire turned from a routine fire into one of the worst tragedies in Brockton and Massachusetts history when the west section of the roof collapsed, killing 13 firefighters and injuring 20 firefighters.
Check out the comprehensive past post from CommandSafety.com from 2011
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- The Same Mistakes: Newspaper Reports Common Issues Affecting Fire Operations – December 11, 2011
- Remembering Brackenridge 1991 Floor Collapse and LODD – December 28, 2011
- Cugees Restaurant Roof Collapse-1981 LAFD – March 31, 2013





















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