Firefighting History
The historic fire spotlights the need for courage, command presence, smart tactical decision-making, and risk management
An exhibit created by retired firefighters captures the outpouring of support following the tragic Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire
Fire service leaders remember that fateful day when six firefighters lost their lives at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire
Fire officials said the blaze was accidentally sparked by welders who failed to get a permit for work on a neighboring building
Investigators are confident the fire was unintentional, but they have not decided whether anyone will face charges
At one point the scene became a triangle of police vehicles that hampered an ambulance’s effort to transport a wounded officer
Firefighter Kennedy was called a “good soul” and a “free-wheeling spirit” today as he was mourned at a church by his family, friends, and comrades
“She was just very grateful, thanking us. She’s had such a bad, bad week. It was nice to see a smile on her face”
The funeral for Lt. Edward Walsh is today and firefighter Michael Kennedy’s funeral will be aired Thursday
Mayor: ‘Words cannot repay the debt of gratitude that we owe these men and their loved ones.... They put themselves in harm’s way so that others may be safe.’
Auxiliary fire crews built the make-shift fire trucks to prepare for possible air raids
Firefighter Dr. David Griffin reveals how lessons learned from the deadly 2007 Sofa Super Store Fire led to changes that other departments can benefit from
Follow these 10 steps when confronted with an ammonium nitrate fire
A new book, “Call the Fire Brigade,” details how different things were a few decades ago
Fire Capt. Chris Villarreal: ‘We never thought we would lose anyone, let alone 9 people’
The fallen nine and other firefighters attended many West Ashley football games
The fire was the nation’s deadliest firefighting tragedy since Sept. 11, 2001
Major factors contributing to the rapid spread of the fire at the Sofa Super Store were large open spaces with furniture providing high-fuel loads, the inward rush of air following the breaking of windows, and a lack of sprinklers
It was one of the worst fires in American history, but its cause remained a mystery for decades
