Sparky Life
On Your Construction Network the Sparky Life Podcast with Lia Lamela, every Thursday has remarkable stories and points of view from journeyman and woman who build the things that make our lives work! These lessons learned are not only valuable for those engaged in the skilled trades but frankly for all of us whether we use tools literally or figuratively in our daily lives. I share with you my electrical journey, experiences and insight through engaging banter with those I have met along the way. If you are interested in trade tales, an industry frought with excitement and risk subscribe and be notified every Thursday when trade tales continue. We build the world we want to live in. Let’s band together to create the sparks in our lives!
Sparky Life
This Fire Killed 146 People in 18 Minutes
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A devastating fire. Locked doors. No escape. This episode tells the shocking true story of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire—one of the deadliest workplace disasters in American history—and how it reshaped fire codes, safety laws, and the future of skilled trades.
Lia breaks down the tragedy, the heroes who responded, and why today’s electricians, fire alarm techs, and inspectors are the reason disasters like this never happen again.
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🎧 In this episode:
- The horrifying story of the 1911 Triangle fire 🔥
- How 146 lives were lost in just 18 minutes
- The real reasons workplace doors were locked shut
- How this tragedy sparked massive safety reforms
- The role of skilled trades in preventing modern-day disasters
- What to do if your workplace is unsafe (hint: RUN to HR)
If you’re in the trades—or just love a good history-meets-justice story—you won’t want to miss this one.
👇 Subscribe for more blue collar badassery every Thursday!
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome & intro
00:30 – The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire: What happened
02:30 – Locked doors, flammable fabric, and no sprinklers
04:00 – The fire spreads—fast
06:00 – The aftermath: 146 lives lost
07:00 – How safety laws changed forever
08:00 – Meet the modern heroes: fire techs, electricians & inspectors
10:00 – What YOU can do if you see unsafe conditions
11:30 – Final thoughts & safety reminders
12:30 – Subscribe & share your stories!
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