Fireground Operations
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The fire service has a responsibility to educate its stakeholders so they can become meaningful contributors in the strategic planning processes
New Haven firefighters faced explosions and collapsing floors in a large commercial structure
Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene
These short-cut mistakes can quickly compound into bigger issues that compromise safety and the fire attack
The probationary firefighter was burned over 5 percent of his body after falling; four other firefighters suffered minor injuries
The firefighter escaped safely without assistance; the cause of the fire was due to an electrical issue
The five adults were co-workers at a local restaurant; a preliminary investigation showed the fire started in the basement
Explosions were heard from a light industrial complex that caught fire Saturday; fire officials told residents within a 1/2-mile radius to remain indoors
Benjamin Martin, 10, was declared brain dead after a fire that also killed his 7-year-old brother and 11-year-old sister
While helping a fire truck back up, the firefighter got tangled in hose, was dragged to the ground and then dragged by the moving rig
The 25-year-old homeless man was setting a fire for warmth that ended up causing the massive fire
No one was injured when a garbage truck fueled by natural gas exploded like a missile
The firefighter was taken to a hospital for evaluation; no other injuries were reported
Dwight Hill was working five miles away when he got an alert on his phone for a structure fire at his address
The girl’s 7-year-old brother also died in the fire; two other siblings escaped thanks to their older sister
Five children and two adults escape safely; one family member was taken to a hospital for evaluation
The Automist, which is installed on the walls of a home, only sprays water directly at a fire; it better protects homes from water damage
A Supreme Court decision found it was unconstitutional to impose mandatory prison sentences of life without parole on juveniles
Jason Martinez was burned over 10 percent of his body in the blaze that killed fellow firefighter Kevin Bell
One person was in the building, but escaped the flames without injury; the cause of the fire is under investigation
They were treated and later released after being struck by a falling veneer structure
Monte Kozmits immediately alerted his parents and sister, who escaped the house safely with his dog
The firefighter was taken to a hospital and was later released after being evaluated
They broke through the trailer’s siding and found the woman on a bed in cardiac arrest; they pulled her outside and started CPR
They were struck by a falling veneer structure; one became entrapped for five to six minutes before he could be extracted
Two homes were destroyed in gas leak explosions and the other two were fully engulfed before firefighters determined it was safe enough to enter
A chimney fire that killed Capt. Jack Rose in December has been deemed accidental
Terry Wright was helping battle a chimney fire when crews got another call about a structure fire; he soon realized it was his home on fire
In addition to making water go further, CAFS may reduce firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing chemicals
Firefighters were hampered by the freezing weather, which caused many to slip on black ice, and gusts of wind fanned the flames
The firefighters suffered minor injuries; no other injuries were reported
One firefighter had minor injuries and was taken to a hospital for evaluation
He broke a window, cut the seat belt and got the driver out, who was taken to a hospital with major head, chest, neck and waist injuries