Saturday 28 September 2013

Radio problems cited in deaths of 19 Arizona firefighters

foxnews.com - PRESCOTT, Ariz. – An investigation into the June deaths of 19 firefighters killed while battling an Arizona blaze has found a litany of problems stemming from inadequate radio communication.The report by a team of fire experts cites improperly programmed radios, vague updates, and a 3minute communication blackout just before the flames engulfed the men.The report says at the moment the firefighters were killed, an air tanker carrying fire retardant was hovering overhead, waiting for an update about their location.

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