Building Construction
The building construction resource page includes important information about how structures are designed and how such construction factors affect building strength, likelihood of collapse, interior layouts and other issues that could compromise firefighter safety.
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Wichita firefighters had to buy additional lumber to secure bricks on the exterior of the nine-story building
A firefighter’s widow and Frederick County officials are supporting a bill that would require testing of corrugated stainless steel tubing beyond industry standards
Available through FSRI’s Fire Safety Academy, the course addresses fire control by establishing a basic understanding of fire science and fire dynamics
Under rapidly changing conditions, errors in decision-making can lead to flawed tactics and tragic outcomes
If the proposed ordinance passes, Norwalk will join other municipalities in using building signs to identify structural concerns behind buildings’ skins
The goal of the operation is to identify buildings at risk of collapse and prevent firefighters from going inside
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
Kansas City firefighters were called to help police investigate a worker’s fall through a skylight when a firefighter fell through a different skylight
While self-rescue drills are vital, so too is mayday prevention training focused on fire dynamics, building construction, case studies and technology
Let’s do this! VEIS, opioid treatment, PPE basics and lightweight construction
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Firefighters pulled one person from wood planking and roof debris at the La Bonita market east of the Las Vegas Strip
The firefighters were treated for heat-related injuries after responding to a blaze at Bargain Land on Coney Island
The ink-colored structures indicate a low water volume area
The funding will aim to keep equipment, facilities high-quality for responders and communities
The president heaped praise on first responders for their tireless efforts on the scene
DC Fire & EMS firefighters used saws and other equipment to cut through wood and other debris that trapped the man for more than 90 minutes
Officials said planning for demolition of the remaining Surfside structure is underway; 145 people are still missing and 18 are confirmed dead
Dispatch recordings capture the immediate responses, reactions of several first responders following the catastrophic collapse
Crews must focus on the job at hand, not speculate about the cause; we can leave that to the experts
Security footage and dispatch audio highlight the chaotic early moments of the incident
Let’s do this: Structural collapse rescue, vertical ventilation, bailout maneuvers and more
Janesville firefighters had conducted a training exercise at the same complex the day before the fire
Commissioner Daniel Nigro said 911 wasn’t called for 10 minutes after the fire was first detected
More than 350 fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze that displaced 90 families
Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Junior Member Travis Burley and four other members of his family were displaced in the fire Saturday night
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate
Hanover officials said firefighters encountered a large amount of smoke and took 20 minutes to locate its origin
The firefighter reportedly suffered serious burns after becoming trapped during the fire in September
Four of the firefighters sustained serious injuries during the fire at the six-story building, which was scheduled to undergo renovations
Rochester Fire Lt. Ryan Fleming said the size and compartmentalized structure of the multifamily home made the blaze difficult to fight
Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours as it quickly spread between floors and to neighboring structures
An assistant chief said firefighters were unaware that the building might be compromised by renovations until the firefighter fell through the floor
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