Emergency Management
Zagaris served as the planning section chief at the scene
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
Severe storms swept across several states, triggering dozens of warnings and causing a warehouse collapse
The fire has destroyed one home and damaged another; no injuries have been reported
The new technical specification on video fire detectors helps ensure more efficient and reliable equipment
What’s left of what Richard Snelson owned is his truck, a couple of motorcycles and an old RV he bought before the fire.
Thousands of residents in California, Nevada and Arizona were able to return home after major fires were contained
Crews and equipment were starting to be sent to other fires burning around the western U.S.
A white plume of smoke could be seen billowing over the roof as firefighters blasted water onto it
Knowing how to build an incident action plan and practicing it to proficiency is critical for all fire officers
Homes were destroyed and children and counselors were temporarily trapped at a California campground
Fire Chief Darin White said several hundred people living in nearby buildings were evacuated and some neighboring buildings had heat damage
Firefighters are bracing for potential floods and dry lighting as thunderstorms develop around active wildfires
Officials acknowledged that all their efforts to save properties could be undercut if winds shift
Officials said the huge tourist event will bring an estimated 1 million people to Oregon during peak wildfire season
The flames jumped across the highway, prompting authorities to close a portion of the highway and issue evacuation orders
More than 800 firefighters were battling the blaze burning south of Prescott
The fire has charred more than 28 square miles in the same area devastated by a blaze that killed 19 firefighters four years ago
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said the emergency braking system on the train triggered, but it was unclear why
The national testing was ordered after flammable cladding was blamed for the rapid spread of Grenfell Tower inferno
Cellphones were receiving emergency evacuation alerts for the wrong city
The move comes amid escalating concerns among residents of thousands of tower blocks around Britain
Firefighters received training in protecting homes, creating fire breaks, wildfire strategy and tactics and specialized wildfire equipment operations
A study found survival rates were higher when strong people reached safety themselves before helping others
Extreme heat is making it difficult for firefighters to tamp down the flames
Authorities said the malfunctions in the system deprives responders of recent emergency information
Approximately 1,014 firefighters and emergency personnel have responded to the fire
Officials said the fire grew by 100 acres overnight; the cause of the blaze is under investigation
The bad chemical reaction occurred when workers at the facility were mixing hydrogen peroxide, benzoyl chloride and azelaic acid
Some of the estimated 300 people being asked to leave the fire zone chose to stay as police tried to get them out
About 100 firefighters along with three heavy air tankers, six engines and a helicopter were trying to prevent the flames from reaching about 300 structures
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
Firefighters will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
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