Station Nightclub Fire 18 Years On.mp3. It is an object lesson in the tragic potential of poor decisions. Brothers and . Minimum staffing was a duty chief with 12 firefighters and officers. SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. Local filmmaker David Bellino will share deeply personal stories of lives forever changed by the 2003 Station nightclub fire in his new documentary on the tragedy, airing this weekend. First responders share their experiences of battling the blaze, treating victims and managing the chaos as it unfolded. Fire broke out during the performance and pyrotechnic display by the '80s band. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The fire site looked like the scene of a battle, fought and lost, comments John Barylick. Directed by John Barnard Chris Charney Scott R. Leary. Sunday night February 20, 2022 8:00 PM EST. The Reelz channel will be premiering a documentary about the Station Night Club fire on February 20, 2022. Current and former officials from several fire departments, including West Warwick's, declined to comment for this article. From the left, a handicap ramp led up to the entryway with stairs leading up from the right, both protected by a waist-high metal hand rail running parallel to side A directly opposite the door opening. It is unknown whether the fire department was given a head count at any time during the incident. This experience has taught me that I am a tenacious individual. "I've seen so many video tapes of pyro shooting off in that club with the foam bigger stuff than we had and it never happened," Jack told Psycho Babble TV." Stacker compiled a list of the 30 largest exports from Vermont in 2022 using trade data from the Census Bureau. The comments reside on Facebook servers and are not stored on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The 'Station Nightclub Fire' in West Warwick, RI, on February 20, 2003 claimed the lives of 100 persons and injured approximately 200 others. Bellino, a University of Rhode Island graduate, is in a unique position to tell the story from a different viewpoint that of the attendees. At 2310 hours, FA dispatched Engines 4, 1, 2 and 3; Ladder 1 and Battalion 1 with all remaining on-duty West Warwick firefighters. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). A trailer for the film is available below. When reached by Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Great White wrote, "The band would respectfully decline comment. In less than 90 seconds, most of those who hadn't already made their escape would be . Engine 3 was within 3 miles. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Jimmy Gahan was ecstatic when he was offered the opportunity to interview Jack Russell, the lead singer of Great White. Subject matter including inspections, codes, civil and criminal litigation, opinions and recommendations of published reports, violations, blame, culpability and liability are not covered. "If he wants to help, stay away, shut your mouth.". Measurements from a fire test of a reconstructed portion of the platform and dance floor physically produced, also within 90 seconds, conditions exceeding survivability limits.). The Guest List: Directed by David S. Bellino. YurView is proud to partner with REELZ on this important and compelling documentary. Est. A short time later, Russell was countersued by Kendall, rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Michael Lardie and drummer Audie Desbrow, claiming the vocalist's self-destructive behavior was damaging the GREAT WHITE name (they also alleged he was charging promoters less for his own touring version of GREAT WHITE). Viewers will also see rare and jarring footage from the first news crews on the scene tasked with reporting the horrific event as victims families eagerly awaited news. (Bob Breidenbach-Pool/Getty Images). By 2312 hours, five West Warwick police officers were on location. Seen through the human lens of victims, survivors and their families, the fire and milestones of healing physical and emotional scars all come into focus in this poignant television event, shares Steve Cheskin, SVP of Programming at REELZ. Bandra Station Fire: Major Fire Broke Out Outside A Mumbai Suburban Railway Station. Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List is partially based on the book, Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, Americas Deadliest Rock Concert, written by John Barylick. [My son] is just a thought away.". Jimmy Gahan died in The Station nightclub fire. Keep it Clean. At around midnight, James said, one of his sons roommates headed to the family home. "It's hard to describe the level of agony. One common radio frequency known as the INTERCITY was used to communicate between RCCs, agencies and apparatus. Local, independent news for Newport, Rhode Island; Martha's Vineyard; Nantucket; and Stowe, Vermont. Its a very sensitive topic, a very difficult subject to get people to open up about.. In a West Warwick Police Department witness statement, an employee stated 250 to 260 paying patrons were counted by a doorman's clicker prior to the fire. 12:00 PM 12:00. I mean, it's like a plane crash it takes all these little things to fall in line for that one big thing to happen. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Resources were close, mostly career staffed and, as agencies routinely monitor neighboring radio traffic, responses were immediate. along the way, we meet other survivors and victims' families who have memorialized their loss through pursuits ranging from an exhibit of commemorative body art to re-immersion in the rock culture that initially brought them and their loved ones to the station nightclub. 3:21. On the night of February 20, 2003, more than 400 music fans packed into the small Station nightclub. (Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images), "This was eventually going to happen one night," James reflected about the Station nightclub fire. Two single doors accessed side B facing Kulas Road; one into the bar and one into a kitchen. Great White was scheduled to perform later that evening. Russell also said that he wanted the tragedy to serve as a reminder to remain alert about public safety. We pretty much knew at that point it was just going to be a question of identification.". Bellino knew from that point that he would at some point tell a story about the fire and its aftermath. The front (side A) and half of the east side (side B) provided parking for numerous vehicles and was accessible only from Cowesett Road. Sundays show will be able to be seen by up to 70 million households. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism With Rick Regan, John Barylick, Dee Snider, Sandi Arenas. REELZ has announced the networks original documentary Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List premieres Sunday, February 20th at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT presenting the deeply personal stories of lives forever altered by the tragic Station nightclub fire that left 100 people dead, more than 200 injured, and devastated the tight-knit community of West Warwick, Rhode Island. Access into side A, facing Cowesett Road, was via double doors opening into an eight-foot-long hallway, through a single door into an eight-foot-long vestibule ending at a ticket booth. A single door accessed the side-D stage area. It primarily features the inspiring story of Joe, Carrie, and Hadley Kinan". Many of the same causes and lessons experienced at the Cocoanut Grove caused this tragedy. Gahan and Ricardi spoke to Russell in the bands bus, which was parked in the nightclubs parking lot. All rights reserved. February 2003: The Station nightclub fire. He and his pal, Michael Ricardi, were the hosts of "Jim and Mikeys Power Hour" on the college radio station WNRC. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Not a guilty apology, but because I just, "I mean, I feel horrible that it happened," he continued. Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire Feb. 25, 2008, in Providence, R.I. (Marc Andrew Deley/WireImage), "We will never know how many lives will be saved by this law," the Falmouth Fire and Rescue Department announced in a statement. If a mass-casualty incident (MCI) was declared, the RCCs were to manage interagency responses. The scene firefighters faced is addressed. It lets you know how beautiful music is and how music can heal everything, no matter what people think. Nicholas O'Neill (January 28, 1985 - February 20, 2003) was the youngest of the 100 victims of The Station nightclub fire, which occurred in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The Station Nightclub Fire is a horrendous and infamous event in music history that left the country in shock. The fire was started by pyrotechnics going off on stage while the band Great White performed. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of all cookies. Here is the official synopsis: "The documentary presents the deeply personal stories of lives forever altered by the tragic Station nightclub fire that left 100 people dead, more than 200 injured . or anything. The Station's website is still alive via the Wayback Machine. Trapped occupants began self-evacuating and were being assisted through broken windows by police and escaped patrons. Bellino's documentary, "The Guest List - The Station Nightclub Fire, America's Deadliest Rock Concert" features Snider and premieres on Feb. 20, which is the 19th anniversary of the tragedy. It will replay on Sunday, February 20 at 11 pm and on Sunday, February 27 at 3 pm. Out-of-town is local terminology denoting a mutual aid unit. Coventry, an exception, had one FA office dispatch all town agencies. More than 200 others were injured. The details of the Station tragedy are well-known in Rhode Island. "America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List" airs Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. on Reelz. The Station Nightclub was a popular club in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Twelve seconds after dispatch, the video shows heavy, black smoke pushing out above trapped occupants in the front doorway. Dee was involved in a fundraising event as well as a documentary. Survivor Joe Kinans courage, and even humor, in the face of the horrific challenges he faced recovering serve as powerful reminders of the endurance of the human spirit.. They were just elated. The following are the most-read WhatsUpNewp stories of the week, February 26 March 4, 2023. The event devastated the close-knit state of Rhode Island and changed the concert landscape for New England rock music fans. Russell said that parts of the movie are especially hard for him to watch "because a lot of people blame me." Just seconds after 80s sensation Great White took the stage, pyrotechnics ignited a fire that raced up the walls and across the ceiling of the packed venue. "He was the worst, most badly burned of all the people. REELZ has announced the network's original documentary America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List premieres Sunday, February 20th at 8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT presenting the deeply personal stories of lives forever altered by the tragic Station nightclub fire that left 100 people dead, more than 200 injured, and devastated the tight-knit . As for the foundation, James said its last fundraiser was about four years ago around the time that his wife became ill. Carol Gahan died in 2021. The Station nightclub fire remains Americas deadliest rock concert. His life and work as a writer, actor and musician has been memorialized by the documentary 41 and in the book 41 Signs of Hope. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Market data provided by Factset. Just seconds after 80s sensation Great White took the stage, pyrotechnics ignited a fire that . Something was wrong. One hundred people, including college student Jimmy Gahan, died. Throughout this journey we discover what many feel was legal injustice within local and state government. He died. At 11:12:13, the video shows flames at the side D door with smoke almost at floor level. The town's eight square miles and 30,000 residents are bordered by the cities of Cranston on the north and Warwick on the east, both with career departments. This Saturday on "48 Hours," the club owners held . 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Keep telling those in your life how much you love them. 3:50. The fire began when onstage pyrotechnics ignited . I persevere each day.. In the afternoon before the concert, Bellino said, Russell met many Great White fans in the West Warwick area and added their names to the guest list for the show that night. Engine 2 and 2 were three miles away. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister performs during Phoenix Rising! And after going through injury after injury, thats when the music took over. "During the first few days, we were just in complete shock," he said. Ladder 1 and Special Hazards were cross staffed, as were Engine 2 and Rescue 2; cross staffing means only one responds on an assignment. According to reports, Michael was released after earning time off for good behavior. Tyler Bertuzzi set up a goal in his Boston debut and Linus Ullmark made 24 saves, helping the NHL-leading Bruins beat Patrick Kane and the New York Rangers 4-2 on Saturday. It claimed 100 lives and left some 230 other people injured. Russell exited GREAT WHITE in December 2011 after he was unable to tour with the group due a series of injuries, including a perforated bowel and a shattered pelvis. Use the 'Report' link on February 20 is the 19th anniversary of the tragic fire that killed 100 and injured another 230 people at The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The Station Nightclub Fire - Part 1. The Guest List is a film about the lives affected and forever connected by one of the most horrific tragedies in music history. Jack Russell, lead singer of the band Great White, speaks to reporters after a deadly fire at The Station nightclub Feb. 21, 2003, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. This experience has taught me that I am a tenacious individual. No. Battalion 1 (the duty chief), Engine 1 and Rescue 1 were quartered within two miles. The video operator began to evacuate 18 seconds after ignition, exiting the front door within 50 seconds. According to producers, this documentary "tells the story of the fire, a few families of the victims, and of survivors. At least one relative of a Station fire victim was angered by Russell's plan to make a documentary about the incident and discuss it in the upcoming book. (Bill Greene/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). At 11:12:56, flames burned through the exterior side-C wall at roof level. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. That was the last time I saw him. Washington: Firing outside St. Louis night club in Missouri, 5 people injured. 34, South Kingstown, Narragansett) introduced legislation this week that would provide all students in Rhode Island with free break and lunch meals throughout the school year. The result is poignant footage contrasting very different life stories. 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. All rights reserved. "On the 20th February 2003 at the Station Nightclub in Rhode Island, pyrotechnics set fire to acoustic foam surrounding the stage." As always, THANK YOU to. who is a producing partner of the documentary and an attorney/law professor in Rhode Island. TheNew York RangersandBoston Bruinsloaded up for a potential Stanley Cup run, makingbold movesto add talented players in the days leading up to theNHLtrade deadline. Four Coventry stations were within four miles. Those compiling reports during civil and criminal litigation had limited access to evidence and interviews. (David L Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). And I'm, like, 'But I am sorry.' Low 28F. Stacker compiled a list of the 30 largest exports from Rhode Island in 2022 using trade data from the Census Bureau. The Guest List: The Station Nightclub Fire, Americas Deadliest Rock Concert will premiere on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Official "America's Deadliest Concert: The Guest List" description: "Fates of the innocent and guilty collide in a small New England town when pyrotechnics from an 80's rock band spark America's deadliest rock concert. Use your zip code on this channel finder on REELZ to find the channel you can watch the documentary on. The fire left 100 people dead and more than 200 injured. A mutual aid box system provided West Warwick with up to a seven-alarm structural response, including station coverage, but it did not include mass movement of EMS resources. "There was a man named Joe; they call him 'The Lizard Man,'" Jack said. Russell said that the flames from the pyrotechnic display spread to foam decorations around the stage. Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List explores the Station nightclub fire through gripping survivor accounts and family members and friends of victims who have memorialized their loss through pursuits ranging from an exhibit of commemorative body art to re-immersion in the rock culture that initially brought them and their loved ones to the Station nightclub. 13:01. The film explores the fire through survivor accounts and family members and friends of victims who have memorialized their loss through pursuits ranging from an exhibit of commemorative body art to re-immersion in the rock culture that initially brought them and their loved ones to the Station. Survivor Joe Kinans courage, and even humor, in the face of the horrific challenges he faced recovering serve as powerful reminders of the endurance of the human spirit.. The event devastated the close-knit state of Rhode Island and changed the concert landscape for New England rock music fans. (Douglas McFadd/Getty Images). Amazon Prime. In deference to them, names are not published. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The film was directed and produced by David Bellino and co-produced by John Barylick, author of Killer Show. "He would always go to concerts, and thats how he met Mike Ricardi. A survivor's own story (from the Brockton Enterprise, via YouTube) The parties settled in July 2013 without going to trial, with Russell now performing as JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE while the others are continuing as GREAT WHITE. Kinan was severely burned in the Station nightclub fire. For many of those fans what appeared to be their lucky day turned out to be their last. Feb. 17, 2008. November 12, 2015. Early reports estimated actual occupancy between 420 and 440. I persevere each day, Kinan says in the film. On Feb. 20, 2003, The Station nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, burst into flames when pyrotechnics from the rock band landed on flammable foam installed as soundproofing. What I thought would maybe be a couple of years turned out to be many, many years.. All rights reserved. Many will not discuss the incident; some still receive medical care. The first capture is January 26th 2000. Hopefully, this story will make us all change our lives just a little bit so we never have another Station nightclub disaster., Dee Snider, Twisted Sister frontman, once played the Station nightclub and many others just like it in cities and towns across the country, as was common for many rock and metal bands of the 80s era. A Rhode Island State Police (RISP) report stated after the 2310 dispatch, FA notified Battalion 1 that police on scene were reporting people trapped, they were requesting multiple rescues and FA had already requested three out-of-town rescues (from Coventry). Vehicles were parked close to the building on both sides. The Station nightclub fire would become one of the deadliest fires in a club in U.S. history. Americas Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List is also partially based on the book, Killer Show: The Station Nightclub Fire, Americas Deadliest Rock Concert, written by John Barylick, a civil lawyer for the victims families for seven years. To the entryway's left, three windows led to the bar room. '", According to Russell, at least one "really beautiful" thing came out of the tragedy. In the afternoon before the concert Russell met many Great White fans in the West Warwick area and graciously added their names to the guest list for the show that night. The people intertwined with this event struggle to cope in the aftermath of disaster some gracefully, and some less so. William Adams offers an initial look at the dispatch and response to the Station Night Club fire in West Warwick, RI. WILLIAM F. ADAMS is a past chief of the East Rochester, NY, Fire Department and a former fire apparatus sales representative. CA Firefighters Can't Reach Gas-Fed Fires in Snowbound San Bernardino Mountains, Battery Fire in Overhead Compartment Forces Flight to Land, 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, International Association of Arson Investigators - IAAI. Also in a series of interviews, Great White frontman Jack Russell shares his search for peace after a near two-decade journey of crippling heartbreak and depression as a result of surviving the tragedy. The INTERCITY operates under the auspices of the Rhode Island State Association of Fire Chiefs, which respectfully declined to comment on INTERCITY effectiveness during the incident. But Saturday night, as . Dee's up first talking about the Legacy: Tribute to Leslie West album. Musicians United to Benefit the Victims of the Station Nightclub Fire Feb. 25, 2008, in Providence, R.I. Joe Kinan was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital after receiving a hand transplant. Their decisions and their rights to privacy are respected. Most Rhode Island fire departments were dispatched by their own 24/7 staffed fire alarm (FA) office, each operating on a proprietary radio frequency. ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY Encore Presentation SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 AT 3PM EST . (Courtesy of James Gahan). This documentary addresses timeless themes of personal responsibility, loss, courage and forgiveness, he said. The fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history, a blaze at The Station nightclub in W. Warwick, RI, on February 20, 2003, claimed 100 lives. REMEMBER. I could hear everything going on around me. They loved classic rock, and thats what they played every night. The E2 nightclub stampede occurred on February 17, 2003, at the E2 nightclub above the Epitome restaurant at 2347 South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, in which 21 people died and more than 50 were injured when panic ensued from the use of pepper spray by a security guard to break up a fight. Heres whats on tap for weather this week and weekend. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Weeks after the fire, a charred handwritten notebook page was recovered from the clubs ashes that contained rows of names and above them were the words Guest List.. To the right, 11 atrium-style windows led to a sunroom (pool room) that opened into the dance floor.