Flashover
The flashover topic includes articles, columns and videos about what a flashover fire is and how to stay safe on scene if one occurs.
Bloomfield police checking on the well-being of a person found a working house fire
A Williamsport firefighter can be seen diving out a window with part of his PPE on fire
A Grand Rapids firefighter was burned while trying to rescue a person reportedly inside
They sustained burn injuries to their neck, shoulders and hands while rescuing a woman from the blaze
The goal is to remove as much heat and smoke from the structure as possible before introducing any new oxygen
The firefighters received minor injuries; the most seriously hurt suffered a minor burn on the back of his hand
Veteran firefighter Dustin Hawkins suffered second- and third-degree burns on his face, neck and forearms
Knowing the signs of flashover and backdraft will protect against unnecessary injury and death
