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Dozens of fire departments responded to the Lancaster County fire
Officials evacuated an area west of downtown Columbus fearing a possible explosion
Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson said none of the injuries were considered life-threatening
Hillsborough County firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at the Mamajuana Cafe
Understand the power of flowing a steep, straight and steady stream
A Milwaukee firefighter suffered burns to nearly 25% of his body during rescues at a well-involved house fire
FireRescue1 readers weigh in on viral article about harsh realities of response capabilities, funding and community support
“I reverted back to my own training days” Trooper Martin T. Derkovitz said about his actions at a Lockport fire
At least one fire engine and one ambulance are a total loss after a fire at the South Tongass Fire Department
New Kinlock firefighters faced what they called “a daunting sight” upon arrival
LAFD firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in the Covina neighborhood
The rise of new townhouse construction combined with existing homes presents an evolving challenge
Troopers manned a hoseline to fight a well-advanced house fire
Use the swim method, grab your wire cutters and get help from other crewmembers
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Firefighters from four departments battled the blaze in Celina
Orange County firefighters faced a fully-involved house fire in Santa Ana
San Luis Obispo firefighters rescued the occupant and started CPR
LAFD companies used ladder pipes, exterior operations during the fire in Lomita
Boston Fire Commissioner Paul F. Burke said firefighters were “under the gun” to get people out when they arrived
Over 100 occupants were evacuated during an outside-in fire at a Carlisle apartment building
An FDNY lieutenant was one of six people injured during the church fire in Brooklyn on Easter
Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams said the fire burned for about 90 minutes before being brought under control
The Glynn County Rescue firefighters received second-degree burns on their shoulders, necks, ears, hands and arms
Firefighters faced a large number of burning pallets at a Back of Yards warehouse loading dock
Firefighters rescued the brothers from a burning fifth-floor apartment in Harlem