Fireground Operations
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Firefighters from 11 departments assisted Norwalk firefighters at a large house fire
Oakland firefighters faced a significant amount of fire showing from a two-story multi-family dwelling
Helmet-cam video shows a Granbury firefighter rescuing a child from the second floor of a burning apartment
Irving firefighters from Station 9 are temporarily working out of a different firehouse following a fire in their quarters
DeKalb County Battalion Chief Jovan Carter said there were hybrid and electric vehicles involved
St. Paul firefighters Jacob Ryks and Mason Conlin were honored for their bravery in one of the most devastating fires in the city’s history
Firefighter Marcelo Garcia succumbed to injuries from a wall collapse during a warehouse fire
Firefighters from seven departments worked to extinguish two burning structures in Cicero
Firefighters from 10 departments worked to save neighboring structures during a fully engulfed house fire
Firefighters at the Caernarvon Township fire had to switch to exterior operations to keep the fire from spreading to exposures
Investigators determined the fire that killed two people living in a Queens garage was arson
The Chicago Fire Department stated the firefighter lost his footing on the roof and fell down a light shaft
A firefighter is in serious but stable condition after falling out of a window during overhaul at a Harlem apartment fire
The fast-moving Cocoanut Grove fire killed nearly 500 and changed fire safety and burn treatment as we know it
A power line fell on a rig as San Francisco firefighters faced a top-floor fire, threatening exposures
The fire service has a responsibility to educate its stakeholders so they can become meaningful contributors in the strategic planning processes
New Haven firefighters faced explosions and collapsing floors in a large commercial structure
Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Make sure you are able to recognize the signs of flashover because you don’t have much time to get out
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
From floating docks, limited access and unknowable fuel load, boat fires present unique challenges for responding firefighters
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Use the swim method, grab your wire cutters and get help from other crewmembers
An Ocean City firefighter was briefly cut off on a second-floor deck while he waited for a ladder
Authorities have detained a person of interest in the fatal Los Angeles County fire
Four firefighters were injured as “fire rapidly intensified” and led to a mayday situation in Elsmere
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