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Fire in a hoarded home

Case Study: Fire in a Hoarded Home

Ben Doebler
Ben Doebler
July 2, 2020
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When you think about hoarding, there is an array of risks and dangers that come to mind – from cleanliness to injuries to air quality. Unfortunately, there’s another less obvious danger and hidden risk that causes both property damage and a lot of heartache for those involved.  Fire. 


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Case Study

Prepping for Disaster: Hotel Escalator Fire

April 6, 2020
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Burggraf Disaster Restoration is a full-service restoration company in Tulsa, Okla. We’re highly experienced in emergency response and disaster. We focus on coordinating the immediate response measures and taking the necessary measures to prevent secondary damage.


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The Importance of Containment in Abrasive Blasting

Brian Waple
March 2, 2020
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Abrasive blasting is a widely used method for removing surface contaminants, encompassing a variety of abrasive blasting medias from highly abrasive (e.g., garnet) to moderately abrasive (e.g., crushed glass) to non-destructive abrasive (e.g., baking soda).


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Ask Annissa: Inside the Mind of a Client

February 13, 2020
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Annissa interviews one of her previous clients about what it was like to have a loss, and how the restoration process felt.
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Following Fire Damage Restoration Fundamentals to Save an Elementary School

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
January 31, 2020
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Any size fire is enough to interrupt operations at an educational facility. It’s how to recover from the fire in a timely fashion that often proves to be challenging.


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Restoration Roundup: The Latest Headlines Affecting the Restoration Industry | 1.28.20

January 28, 2020
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The latest on the Australian bushfires, asbestos fears in an elementary school, the latest spring flood outlook, and more.
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IICRC News: New Year, a More Educated You

January 3, 2020
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Is advancing your career on your list of 2020 New Year’s resolutions? The IICRC offers a variety of advanced certifications, including a Trauma and Crime Scene Technician course. If physical certifications aren’t what you’re looking for, take a look at our Inspection Certifications such as the Resilient Flooring Inspector certification.


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Photos courtesy of Firehouse Education

Garage Fire: A Father's Worst Nightmare

December 19, 2019
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On a beautiful Friday morning in the quiet little country town of Pine Island, Minn. (population 3,263) a family welcomed their new infant son. When life is so brand new and so tiny you become very aware just how fragile and dependent that life is.


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Best of R&R 2019: Articles, Authors, Videos & MORE

December 18, 2019
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Check out the most popular articles, videos, authors, and more from 2019!
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Best Practices for Drones in the Restoration Industry

Erica Stein Darren Hudema
December 16, 2019
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In recent years, the restoration industry has increasingly explored the use of drones, commonly known as unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV). Hurricanes, wildfires, and other weather-related events have served as a beta test to offer a glimpse into the potential capabilities of drones for use in restoration efforts following emergency situations.


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