Fire Behavior and Dynamics
Lexington Battalion Chief Shane Poynter said firefighters normally train on metal cargo containers used at the academy
Make sure you are able to recognize the signs of flashover because you don’t have much time to get out
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
The firefighter was working to help a woman from a balcony when a flash fire ignited and blew him back, causing him to fall and impale his leg on a spiked fence
Louisiana-based U.S. Fire Pumps dug a trench around the facility and installed absorbent booms along the river to prevent residual material from escaping into the village’s source of drinking water
Officials said the fire flashed over when firefighter opened the garage door
Video shows one of the firefighters leaping from the roof of the building to another building to escape
Officials credited the commitment of firefighters, EMS providers, 911 specialists and fire instructors for the lowest number of fire deaths in the city’s more than 200-year history
One of the Indio firefighters is in critical condition and another is in serious condition
Freeport fire officials said they believe a “smoke explosion” occurred in the ceiling area of the fire that damaged or destroyed several businesses
Firefighters must plan the tactical needs for all high-hazard environments in their response area
Seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
EMS providers will be required to comply with the binding order, as hospital and ambulance resources are overstretched due to COVID-19
The firefighter sustained second-degree burns to his hands after being thrown back by the unexpected blast
Nearly 20 years after the original became a classic, the sequel to Backdraft is finally happening
Raw footage captures a massive backdraft firefighters experienced while putting out a blaze that injured seven firefighters
The firefighters were putting out a blaze when they were knocked down the stairs by a flashover explosion
Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes
Take care when implementing positive-pressure ventilation when firefighters are inside a structure fire to prevent a flashover
Atlantic City firefighter Frank Walsh said he is “feeling very lucky” after receiving first- and second-degree burns while battling a blaze
Three firefighters were transported to the hospital for burns, according to officials
NFPA code 70e helps firefighters calculate and maintain a safe boundary when dealing with flashovers
Increased safety, efficiency among the benefits expected from high-tech fixtures
Chief Benny Colbaugh had discovered the burned body of a deceased man before the backdraft occurred
Surveillance footage captured the moment where firefighters were knocked back as they prepared to enter the home
When John Ryan opened his garage door, the influx of oxygen caused a flashover
A former fire lieutenant and 23-year veteran shares his thoughts on how to avoid this dangerous situation
The firefighters are currently undergoing treatment at a burn center
The firefighter sustained burns to his ears, neck, arms and shoulders
More than 200 firefighters responded to the warehouse fire; one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion
Firefighters must know the dangers of flashovers and the limited time you have to get to safety
