Fireground Operations
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This structural design allows heat and smoke to travel rapidly between floors, reaching the attic or upper levels before visible signs appear
St. Paul firefighters rescued seven people trapped on the third floor during a fire in a first-floor shop
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
Understanding the tactical, structural and safety factors that drive offensive vs. defensive decisions
A firefighter on a detail in the area spotted smoke coming from the building and called it in
A fire fueled by broken gas lines escalated to a third alarm after a Fort Worth firefighter fell through an elevator shaft, prompting a mayday call
Following a four-year investigation into the death of New Haven firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr., federal officials say missed communication and command inexperience contributed to his death
This recent legacy fire prompts review of stateside historic blazes
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
The May 31, 2013, motel structure collapse resulted in the five LODDs, four at the time of the incident, one years later
Nearly a dozen fire departments fought the blaze at Louisiana’s historic Nottoway Plantation House, built in 1859
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
Share these tips with your community to help replace “fight or flight” instincts with smart decision-making for scary kitchen moments
Proximity firefighting ensembles are not just for aircraft firefighting, and not all suits have the same level of protection
Firefighters use top-down, bottom-up, or controlled-burn tactics to fight them, though prevention through regular cleaning and proper wood use is key
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lawsuit alleging two Flint firefighters were grossly negligent for failing to search a room where two boys later died
A fire heavily damaged a CVS in St. Pete Beach, causing a partial roof collapse and spreading to a Publix and nearby businesses
Outlining the roles of firefighter, driver and officer and the tasks to prioritize
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
A massive fire at a West Baltimore mattress warehouse escalated to seven alarms before being contained, with no reported injuries
One firefighter is in critical condition and another stable after a fire on West Saratoga Street
Milwaukee firefighters encountered several occupants trapped on the third and fourth floors, while others jumped to escape the fire
Firefighters in New Haven rescued two people from a burning building with hoarding conditions that made the operation more difficult
James Muller’s widow cites poor communication, water overload from deck guns and inadequate training as key failures that led to her husband’s death
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
NIOSH investigation finds heat-damaged equipment led to lost communication during a structure fire
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
Firefighters from eight fire departments battled a blaze in Lehigh County
Even with the best planning, nature doesn’t always play by the rules, does it?
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