Floor plan of the station nightclub scientific diagram. The nist report also cites numerous code infractions that contributed to the fire and the subsequent loss of life. Station nightclub fire report news current station in the word. The fire at the kiss club in the city of santa maria ultimately claimed more than 230 lives and injured hundreds more.
The fire at the station was the fourthworst nightclub fire in the nations history, and it recalled the 21 who died in a stampede at a chicago club last week, and the 87 who perished at the happy. A fire occurred on the night of february 20, 2003, at the station nightclub located in west warwick, rhode island. In the aftermath, west warwick, rhode island tv news reporter jeff derderian wanted to run a story on nightclub safety. Assessment reports indicated that the building had only five exit doors with one doubleswing door as the main entrance. The toxic smoke, heat and crowd crush at exits killed 100. A report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire. Wpri thursday marks the 17year anniversary of the station nightclub fire that left lasting scars on numerous. It was at the station nightclub in west warwick, rhode island, and it. Fire department leadership must create an environment that promotes trust and encourages person. Cameraman brian butler was at the station on february 23, 2003. A warwick police department report stated at 2308 hours that west warwick police requested police assistance, reporting the nightclub on fire with over 200 people trapped inside or injured. Remembering the 100 victims of the station nightclub fire 17 years. Wpri thursday marks the 17year anniversary of the station nightclub fire that left lasting scars on numerous families and the state of rhode island.
Due to this incident, a cameraman was at station nightclub the night of the fire, filming a story on club safety. The station nightclub disaster rhode island itv news. Station nightclub fire major american fires libguides at. Since he coowned the station nightclub with his brother michael derderian, jeff suggested it as a venue for generic nightclub footage. After the fire, nfpa enacted tough new code provisions for fire sprinklers and crowd management in nightclub type venues.
He was at the club doing a piece on nightclub safety. Warwick, ri, on february 20, 2003, claimed 100 lives. Video of report of the technical investigation of the station. Family, friends and survivors of the station nightclub fire are remembering the 100 lives lost on the 15th anniversary of the tragic event tuesday. The station nightclub did not have a sprinkler system installed at the time of the fire which was required by international building code and the nfpa for new constructions. Survivors of nightclub fire that killed 100 share stories 15. The station nightclub fire an analysis of witness statements. Station night club fire history bibliographies cite. Mar 20, 2020 it discusses the station nightclub fire on pages 1237. Following a station assignment, all new fire fighters are required to complete a 12month probationary period. A decade later, nightclub fire lives on more jason zubee and his wife robin stand together in west warwick, r. The report had been inspired by the e2 nightclub stampede in chicago that had claimed twentyone lives only three days earlier. Til that during the 2003 station nightclub fire, a.
The fire was caused by pyrotechnics during the headlining band great white, which ignited flammable sound insulation. After the fire, nfpa enacted tough new code provisions for fire sprinklers and crowd management in nightclubtype venues. Nightclub fires this study, which was carried out in response to the station nightclub fire, also includes summaries of and lessons learned from several major nightclub fires. A report of the technical investigation of the station. The staff was trained on proper evacuation techniques and fire sprinklers contained the fire to the point of origin. Derderian take over the station nightclub at 211 cowesett ave. Feb 06, 20 the station nightclub catches fire as band great white shoots off fireworks to punctuate its entrance on stage. Those provisions mark sweeping changes to the codes and standards governing safety in assembly occupancies. Theres too much information in this report to digest in. Station nightclub fire report news current station in. A band that was on the platform that night, during its performance, used. Apr 02, 2020 the station nightclub fire alchetron the station nightclub fire photo boate fire and the brazilian the station nightclub fire photo a report of the technical. Sep 09, 2005 the fire department requires all new fire fighters to complete 640 hours of fire fighter training and 240 hours of emergency medical technician training before they are assigned to a station.
A band that was on the platform that night, during its performance, used pyrotechnics that ignited polyurethane foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the platform. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evenings headlining band. One of the most horrific fires in new england history happened almost a decade ago. This report by the nfpa covers several fires that influenced the nfpa life safety code, including the. Sep 12, 20 read cnn s nightclub fires fast facts and learn about nightclub fires worldwide, including the 2003 fire at the station nightclub in west warwick, rhode island. Feb 20, 20 a decade later, nightclub fire lives on more jason zubee and his wife robin stand together in west warwick, r. Survivors of nightclub fire that killed 100 share stories. The station nightclub fire occurred on thursday, february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island, united states, killing 100 people including great white guitarist ty longley and injuring 230. The station nightclub fire, thursday, february 20, 2003, rhode island. Workshop summary reconstructing the station nightclub fire.
The station nightclub disaster rhode island itv news report. A horrific firstperson view of the catastrophe that killed 100 and injured 230. Firefighters would be wellserved to commemorate the 10year anniversary of. Read cnn s nightclub fires fast facts and learn about nightclub fires worldwide, including the 2003 fire at the station nightclub in west warwick, rhode island. Station nightclub fire and niosh reports the station nightclub fire from wickipedia.
The station nightclub disaster rhode island bbc news. Survivors, community remember station nightclub fire 15 years. Pdf on jan 1, 2005, william l grosshandler and others published a report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire find, read and cite all. Sep 14, 2012 one of the most horrific fires in new england history happened almost a decade ago. Remembering 100 lives lost in station nightclub fire youtube. Brazilian kiss nightclub disaster pubmed central pmc. The other exit points were either concealed or victims were not aware of their existence. Report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire open pdf 21 mb a fire occurred on the night of feb.
Report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire. Survivors, community remember station nightclub fire 15. A band that was performing that night used pyrotechnics that ignited polyurethane foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the stage platform. Appendices nist ncstar 2, volume 2 nist station nightclub fire investigation. On this day in 2003, the station nightclub fire killed 100 people in west warwick, r. The nistled investigation of the station nightclub fire was conducted. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evenings headlining band, great white, which ignited flammable acoustic foam in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. A decade later, nightclub fire lives on national news. Nist recreation of the station nightclub fire with sprinklers.
While conducting research for this report, a simple web search turned up many comprehensive critique procedures. It was at the station nightclub in west warwick, rhode island, and it started when the heavy metal band great. Lack of fire suppressants although the fired department was on scene in five minutes, the damage was already done. In 2000, a welding accident reportedly set off a fire at a club in luoyang, china, killing 309 people. In 2003 a blaze at the station nightclub in west warwick, rhode island, usa, killed 100 people and injured 200. Til that during the 2003 station nightclub fire, a reporter filmed the entire fire from the moment before the pyrotechnics went off on the main stage. Physical simulation of the fire the use of portable fire extinguishers in nightclubs. Report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire pdf. Nov 28, 2012 lack of fire suppressants although the fired department was on scene in five minutes, the damage was already done. Remembering the 100 victims of the station nightclub fire 17.
This report documents the procedures, findings, and issues that were raised by the. The fire was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the evenings headlining band great white, which ignited plastic foam used as sound insulation in the walls and ceilings surrounding the stage. Remembering the 100 victims of the station nightclub fire. Pdf a report of the technical investigation of the station. Report of the technical investigation of the station. The station nightclub fire 6 a study of fire protection systems at the station nightclub fire was done and included in a report filed by nist national institute of standards and technology.
The station nightclub fire occurred on thursday, february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island. Although there are countless resources available about the station nightclub fire, the best place to start may be the nist technical report. Today i had my very first fire safety hazards recognition class at osu, and the prof showed us this video of the station nightclub fire, an event in west warwick, ri, which resulted in about 100 casualties and 200 injuries. Report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire 2005. The station nightclub fire alchetron show the station nightclub fire early suppression of rack storage fire victims of the station nightclub fire victims of the station nightclub fire. A band that was performing that night, during its performance, used pyrotechnics that ignited foam insulation lining the walls and part of the ceiling of the platform being used as a stage. Jack russell speaks out on the station nightclub fire ten years later. Don carcieri called for emergency inspections of all public buildings similar to the station nightclub, and the state formed a commission to investigate the blaze. Fire fighter fatality investigation report f200414 cdcniosh. The station nightclub fire, where 100 people died and hundreds more were hurt, will never be forgotten by those who were there or lost loved ones that february night. This was the only door that was known by patrons as the main exit point. Fire with intense black smoke engulfed the club in minutes.
The nistled investigation of the station nightclub fire was conducted during the. The station nightclub catches fire as band great white shoots off fireworks to punctuate its entrance on stage. May 01, 2016 the station nightclub fire occurred on thursday, february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island. By jim tidwell on february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island, the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in united states history occurred in the station nightclub. The emotional impact on the responding firefighters continues. A report of the technical investigation of the station nightclub fire article pdf available january 2005 with 1,712 reads how we measure reads. A look at the events behind the station night club fire. Fires influencing the life safety code this report by the nfpa covers several fires that influenced the nfpa life safety code, including the station nightclub fire, which is discussed on p.
The first reports of a deadly fire in brazil in january sounded all too familiar. The e2 nightclub incident happened weeks before the station nightclub fire. The station nightclub fire that killed 100 people and injured hundreds more will never be forgotten by those who were there or lost loved ones. The station nightclub fire occurred on thursday, february 20, 2003, in west warwick, rhode island, killing 100 people and injuring 230.