Commercial companies and independent ambulance corps provided another 15 to 20 ambulances. From the NIST report: A fire occurred on the night of Feb. 20, 2003, in The Station nightclub at 211 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island. Among the mourners who gathered Monday at Station Fire Memorial Park, which honors all of those lost in the disaster, was Stephen Sweet, a firefighter in Quincy, Massachusetts. Due to the large number of deceased, teams made multiple recoveries. The Mandalorian Season Three Gets Off to a Disappointing Start That is that bands legacy, says Victoria Potvin Eagan, a fan who escaped the inferno. 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. But we believe in our music. The emotional and psychological impact and resulting post-traumatic stress of responding to this incident cannot be measured. Egress from the nightclub, which was not equipped with sprinklers, was hampered by crowding at the main entrance to the building. Patrons self-evacuated and were assisted out by police and surviving patrons prior to Engine 4's arrival. Through his management, Russell declined to comment for this story. Refining the codes and standards is only part of the solution. Officials did not immediately identify the victims . Eventually, they kept one former XYZ front man Terry Ilous. I dont begrudge anyone that has anger or resentment, she says, noting that each survivor has dealt with the fire in different ways. All Rhode Island fire departments, chiefs and union leaders were contacted after the incident advising of the availability of support in the form of defusing and debriefing sessions. But when Russells solo project failed to attract crowds, his management invited Kendall to play guitar, and Russell adopted the name Jack Russells Great White. Chaos then erupted when intense black smoke engulfed the club within minutes, limiting visibility. As months and years passed, lawsuits and criminal charges were filed against the Stations owners and Great Whites tour manager. Some agencies radioed both West Warwick and Metro Control on the INTERCITY to offer assistance. Close. >> THE MESSAGE IS DONT FORGET, NEVER FORGET THESE PEOPLE, NEVER FORGET WHAT HAPPENED. The type and composition of the materials that were identified as being present inside the nightclub were Chief 1 assigned two safety officers, one each from Warwick and West Warwick. All After the tour bus was removed, the Warwick tower ladder backed into the A-side parking lot adjacent to the West Warwick engines. Off-duty dispatchers and the FA supervisor augmented the dispatcher on duty. I just walked out. >> HE HAD A HEART OF GOLD. Trump Melts Down Over Murdoch Admitting Fox Lied About Election Fraud. During a sound check before the show, the band are energetic and enthused as they run through songs from their latest album, Elation, sounding much like the young Sunset Strip rockers they were when they began more than 30 years ago. This week marks 20 years since the horrific Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, which killed 100 people and left 230 injured. "I come down every year and play the (bagpipes)," he said. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Jeffrey and Micahel Derderian changed their pleas from "not guilty" to "no contest," thereby avoiding a trial. Coming out of the fire and not having any lasting physical injuries other than some lung damage you spend a lot of time figuring out, Why not me? As the fire raged inside . An October 2003 Health Care Industry publication noted that 17% of 196 burn victims were admitted into intensive care on ventilatory support. Keep up-to-date on crucial industry news, innovative training and expert technical advice with a free subscription to the award-winning Building Safety Journal. The fire, which broke out on February 20. A band that was performing that night used pyrotechnics that ignited polyurethane foam insulation lining the walls and ceiling of the stage platform. NFPA also published a case study on nightclub fires, and the report includes information about the impact of this fire and other nightclub tragedies on the model codes: On February 20, 2003, a fire in a small club in Rhode Island once again reminded us that history can and will repeat itself. Although there were four possible exits, most headed for the front door through which they had entered. NIST Investigation of The Station Nightclub Fire. To complete your registration, please verify your email address. A few weeks after The Station nightclub fire, The Journal observed that the state fire marshal's office had been "slowly starved by budget cuts." In 1991, it had 10 fire inspectors; by 2003 . "I come down every year and play the (bagpipes)," he said. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. Is this how were always going to be known? Survivors' injuries and autopsy results can reveal accurate scientific representations of conditions inside a burning structure. Technically, it wasnt Great White that took the stage on February 20th, 2003 at the Station nightclub in West Warwick, RI. At 0037, incoming rescues were canceled; all living victims had been transported. Backstage, Kendall drinks a Diet Pepsi and smokes an e-cigarette as he sits on a couch, his eyes hidden behind shades. Most quote the NIST and DHS reports. FA confirmed five out-of-town rescues had already been requested. Turn on push notifications and don't miss anything! It claimed 100 lives and left some 230 other people injured. Warwick supplied the rapid intervention team. The figure concurs with the 2003 fire chief's estimate of 100 people rescued, mostly through side A. Hopkins Hill Rescue 6, positioning at the A/D corner on Cowesett Road, was surrounded by burn victims seeking assistance. The stampede to get out led to a crush in the narrow hallway leading to the front exit, quickly blocking the exit completely. The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) report confirmed that when Engine 4 arrived, multiple victims were trapped on top of one another in the front door. The professional association representing West Warwick firefighters was offered the opportunity to comment for this article, but declined to respond. The toxic smoke, heat and the resulting human rush toward the main exit killed 100, including Great White guitarist Ty Longley. As the fire raged inside, bottles exploded, black rain fell from the ceiling and wood beams cracked. More than 460 fans had crowded into the wooden, single-story, 4,480 -square-foot nightclub known as The Station in West Warwick, R.I., to enjoy a Thursday night show on Feb. 20, 2003. Michael Derderian received a 15-year prison sentence, with four to serve and 11 years suspended, plus three years probation. After a great deal of scrutiny, sweeping changes came to fire and building codes governing public assembly occupancies. A hug its insane how much that does., Eagan says Kendall is in touch with a core group of about 15 survivors. Description of The Station Nightclub and the Feb. 20, 2003, Fire. On Wednesday I will share a few photos from the venue. Two minutes after the Desert Moon kickoff, the camera catches a haunting visual patrons stuck in a doorway, piled like wood, as black smoke billows over their heads. Monday marks the 20th anniversary of The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, Rhode Island, that killed 100 people. On Feb. 27, 2003 a NIST team was directed to investigate the fire. February 20, 2003. We want to hear it. The officer directed other victims toward the restaurant, which by default became the main triage center. Radio transmissions show West Warwick's Special Hazards, Rescue 2, Reserve Rescue 3, and Reserve Engines 5 and 7 responded. It supplied a feeder liner to Engine 4 and operated its deck gun on the front entrance. Battalion 1, arriving at 2314, established Command on Cowesett Road opposite the A/D corner, and reported the building was well involved and that multiple rescues would be needed. >> PAY ATTENTION TO THE FIRE EXITS, PAY ATTENTION TO SPRINKLERS. Scanning side A at 11:13:12 P.M., the WPRI video recorded flames visible outside atrium windows reflected in the tour bus windows. Nothing was getting me consistent with feeing better. Kulas Road is about 33 ft east of the side bar exit. SERA: SWEETS COUSIN SHAUN WAS ONE OF THE LIVES LOST. February 18 - Daegu subway fire in South Korea, killed 192 by arson. to confirm your email address. A decade later, hes still in touch with some survivors daily. THEY CHOSE NOT TO PLAN IT FOR FEBRUARY FOR TODAY PRESUMING THAT THERE WOULD BE WINTER WEATHER. 2003, was caused by pyrotechnics set off by the tour manager of the band, Great White. Both NIST and DHS reports noted out-of-town chiefs and EMS supervisory personnel assisted the incident commander at the command post, acting as a resource group, serving as inter-agency liaisons and supporting functions such as communications, triage, supplies, staging, rehabilitation and public information. At 11:13:21, Engine 4 is filmed parked on side A. INTERCITY traffic was continuous and frequently overlapping. Todays fire safety codes and standards reflect painful lessons learned, one being that fire safety inspections and code enforcement must be prioritized. Engine 4, Engine 1 and Ladder 1 personnel advanced handlines to the front entryway where trapped occupants were being subjected to flame impingement. As the. The band had actually split in 2001. >> ITS ALL I CAN DO NOW, JUST COME TO THE PLACE WHERE HE LAST WAS. In the panic to get out, many fell and were trampled. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has published information about nightclub tragedies on their website, including a video about nightclub fire safety, and a safety tip sheet on places of public assembly. The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time Do you want to stay up to date of all the news about Rhode Island? An official website of the United States government. Great White Singer Making Documentary About Fatal Nightclub Fire But the banner outside the Station listed Great White as the nights headliner. Three listed thermal burns and inhalation as the primary cause, three listed inhalation and compression injuries and two listed compression injuries only. Horrific tragedies such as the Station Nightclub Fire prove what can go terribly wrong when exits are not abundant and easily accessible, when exit doors swing inward, or when automatic fire sprinklers arent present. Then a member of Night Ranger, bandmate Jack Blades tipped him off with a phone call. Share. Making a profit was more important than safety (see the Cocoanut Grove Fire, 1942; The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, 1911; The Iroquois Theater Fire, 1903; the Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire, 1977; the Rhythm Nightclub Fire, 1940--all overcrowded firetraps). This is a police photo taken at the West Warwick, R.I. Police Station of The Station nightclub owner Michael Derderian taken Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003. One hundred people lost their lives in the fire. The design of the front entrance corridor contributed to the loss of life, forcing concert-goers to push through an intermediate door that opened into a small foyer before finally reaching the main doors that led outside. WFD Engine 9 assisted moving scores of victims in the streets. |. A diagram released by the RISAG in 2004 with approximate locations of bodies showed 68 at or near side A. Thirty-one were inside the hallway and vestibule, nine at the dance-floor entrance to the vestibule, three in the main bar and 25 in the sunroom adjacent to the common vestibule and hallway wall and windows. Cranston Engine 4 rerouted to the scene, laying a four-inch supply line for the tower's elevated master stream. VISITORS TO THE MEMORIAL ARE MARKING THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRE WHICH CLAIMED 100 LIVES AND INJURED MORE THAN 200. Today is the 20th anniversary of one of the worst nightclub fires in US history at the Station Nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Today, it's been 16 years since The Station nightclub fire during a performance by Great White. . December 1 - La Coajira nightclub fire in Caracas, Venezuela, killed 47. Ambulatory injured already heading to the restaurant reaffirmed it the logical location for triage and all EMS was directed there. Club Opera, Montreal's largest nightclub, with an elegant, sleek and very Euro-chic decor was certainly the most impressive venue the city nightlife had ever proposed. Within 90 minutes, about 200 injured were triaged and transported, mostly by fire department rescues and commercial ambulances; the balance in commercial and fire department buses and private vehicles. All 86 listed significant thermal burns as a contributing factor. It is a tale of love lost, opportunities missed, true grit, triumph of the human spirit, and so much more. >> I COME DOWN EVERY YEAR AND JUST KIND OF PLAY THE PIPES. It was just an emotional rollercoaster.. (video), Walk the layout of the building when you first arrive, Look for two ways out of each room and identify marked fire exits, Look for fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems. Falling patrons jammed the main exit, trapping the people behind them inside. If you're already an ICC member Sign In Now. They changed their pleas from "not guilty" to "no contest," thereby avoiding a trial.Michael Derderian received a 15-year prison sentence, with four to serve and 11 years suspended, plus three years probation. Each specified the main cause of death listing any significant factors the medical examiner felt were contributory, noting the victim possibly could have expired without suffering the contributing factor. In deference to them, names are not published. The configuration of the clubs egress doors contributed to the number of fatalities: The design of the front entrance corridor contributed to the loss of life, forcing concert-goers to push through an intermediate door that opened into a small foyer before finally reaching the main doors that led outside. WFD Battalion 1, parking at the CIR, was confronted by injured seeking help. In assembly occupancy fires, many of these contributing factors have been addressed in the codes for generations. Grand jury transcripts indicate the U.S. Public Health Service Disaster Mortuary Response Team (DMORT) was requested to assist. Eagan moved to Nevada six weeks ago. Consequently, there was essentially no debate on the impact of reduced sprinkler thresholds on restaurants during the code development process, and even fast-food restaurants with large seating areas or an indoor playscape require sprinklers because of this change. Please change your password. Built in 1946, The Station had significantly aged and had undergone several remodels and renovations as it changed ownership. Judge: Three ME Teens 'Not Competent' to Stand Trial in Fatal Fire, International Association of Arson Investigators, The International Association of Arson Investigators Expands Online and App Program, MI Man Who Offered to Help Charged with Impersonating Firefighter, Theodore Parisienne/New York Daily News (TNS), FDNY Commissioner Sounds Alarm on Lithium-ion Batteries, Part one was published in the November 2010 issue, International Association of Arson Investigators - IAAI. As the flames spread and patrons calmly headed for the front doors, the band managed to easily escape through a fire exit near the stage. On her right forearm is a tattoo that reads, To whom that much has been given, much will be required.. Multiple fireground and INTERCITY radio transmissions requesting all available rescues and all available manpower may have resulted in assets self-deploying. Chief 1 requested all available manpower to the front and requested an additional 15 rescues. 230 people were injured and another 132 escaped uninjured. The fire chief was the only West Warwick firefighter allowed to be interviewed for the NIST and DHS reports. It is not recorded which companies filled this assignment. When one Warwick police sergeant, a trained fire investigator, approached the fire building, he stated it was fully involved; heavy black smoke and flames were coming from various points; screams could be heard from people trapped inside, and firefighters were pulling people from the fire and making suppression efforts. TIL Raul "Mike" Vargas survived over 90min inside the Station Nightclub fire. Five firefighters were physically injured, the most serious being a broken ankle. Dental records were necessary in identifying 70% of the deceased. Are we going to be able to use the music to get back to that place where our music associates with happiness?. . creating a bottleneck at the front door. The Station nightclub fire footage. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sign up to receive the latest daily His cousin, Shawn Sweet, died in the disaster. Are we going to be able to rise above this? Only registered ICC members have access to this article at this time. Even with their new frontman, he says, hes stoked that Great White is still around. My wife and I were not crazy maniacs or anything, but were believers. Delgado, a former contestant onThe Apprentice, will return to see the show three hours later. The medical examiner testified 20 deceased had significant levels of cyanide, indicative of inhaling an atmosphere containing hydrogen cyanide, a product of burning polyurethane. 100 people perished. Great White tour manager Daniel Biechele pleaded guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of those who lost their lives in the fire. He has 40 years' experience in the volunteer fire service. Twelve minutes into the incident, at 2325, triage was consolidated when Engine 1 radioed command confirming triage was inside the CIR. Cardinale brought lilies in remembrance of her friend, Lisa D'Andrea, who was among the dead. (Note: Times are listed two ways to match video recordings and emergency dispatch records.). The fire spread quickly along the ceiling area over the dance floor. The exit near the bar had been locked with chains, in order to prevent people from sneaking into the club without paying. We were so used to drama, and we were so used to problems and hospitals and wheelchairs in airports just all this extra stuff that almost became, like, normal, Kendall says. WFD Engine 5 and Rescue 4 were ordered into the CIR to assist with EMS; Rescue 4 reported 50 to 60 injured inside. nsfw. Jeffrey Derderian received a 10-year suspended sentence, three years probation, and 500 hours of community service.Great White tour manager Daniel Biechele pleaded guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of those who lost their lives in the fire. Rhode Island Honors 'The Station' Nightclub Fire Victims 20 Years Later NECN. Victim says she's glad she was there: 'I'm a far better person than I was'. Explore all the benefits that ICC Membership has to offer and become a member today to gain access to this exciting content. For many Eighties acts, the fog machine is a time-honored stage prop. The cramped foyer was reportedly designed to prevent people from entering the club without a ticket, but it proved disastrous when the large, panicked crowd clogged it in a desperate attempt to escape the blaze. Shes still not sure why some of the 420 fans made it and some didnt. On Feb. 20, 2003, the nation's fourth-deadliest nightclub fire occurred in the Town of West Warwick, RI, killing 100 people and injuring nearly 300. Four listed thermal burns as the main cause. A fire occurred on the night of Feb. 20, 2003, in The Station nightclub at 211 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island. 2023 Getty Images. Its kind of a sacred place.. Michael Derderian received 15 years in prison, with four to serve and 11 years suspended, plus three years probation. Great White Play North Dakota Gig With No Social Distancing, Masks A lock ( An exit near the stage was quickly eliminated as the fire spread around the door, preventing escape. The third, and perhaps most important part, is enforcing these codes. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Keep me up to date! The 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history Feb 20, 2023 It took less than 5 minutes for fire to engulf The Station nightclub,. Pastor Dave LaChance, right, consoles Jack Russell, lead singer of Great White near the scene of a deadly fire at The Station nightclub. As resources arrived, an Engine 3 member with a Cranston EMS officer conducted primary triage outside the CIR tagging "red" critically injured for transport on the next-available rescue and moving less seriously injured people inside for further assessment. But most of Great White, she notes, wasnt even there that night. Between 2316 and 2317, command advised FA triage was being set up and staging for out-of-town rescues would be at the CIR parking lot. Collect, curate and comment on your files. The fire spread quickly along the ceiling area over the dance floor. As the fire reached the ceiling and smoke began to billow, people began to realize the nightclub was on fire.There were 462 people in attendance, even though the club's official licensed capacity was 404. The scene firefighters faced is addressed. The Station Nightclub Fire Memorial in West Warwick RI #stationnightclub #stationmemorial Matthew Street 11K views 3 years ago A Brief History of: The Olympic Pipeline Disaster 1999. Throughout histo, ry, major fires resulting in large losses of life, have occurred that have not only stirred the, public conscience, but also moved the fire pro, tection community to continue to refine our, Refining the codes and standards is only part of, the solution. During its show at the Chumash, the band open with Desert Moon, the tune that kicked off pandemonium in February, 2003. On Feb. 20, 2003, the nation's fourth-deadliest nightclub fire occurred in the Town of West Warwick, RI, killing 100 people and injuring nearly 300. There is also a documentary on YouTube with survivors relating their experience. Accepting the 2007 figure of 462 occupants and knowing 96 bodies were recovered, it is probable more than 100 people were rescued by firefighters before the building became completely untenable. A Cowesett Inn restaurant (CIR) employee informed him a victim was already inside the restaurant. When Russell began canceling dates due to health problems and addictions, Kendall says, the band called on temporary replacements. On February 20, 2003, a fire in a small club in, Rhode Island once again reminded us that his, tory can and will repeat itself. Still, 10 years later, the band continues to perform, not distancing itself from the tragedy as if that were possible but gingerly walking in its ruins. 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