Fireground Operations
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A rugged landscape complicates fire suppression efforts, requiring specialized tactics and training to overcome challenges
Phase Three of the Firefighter Safety Research Institue’s report prioritizes recommendations aimed at improving state and county wildfire preparedness and response
Captain Anthony Harper located the baby in the bottom of a bunk bed and moved to a window to avoid carrying the child through the smoke
The other rigs and station sustained minor damage; no injuries were reported
Firefighters Kenneth Arnold, Donald Roseman and Frank Urwin died when a series of makeshift bombs exploded while battling a restaurant fire
The firefighter dislocated his shoulder in the fall; two others fell through but were uninjured
The wife broke a window and escaped from the rear of the home; her husband was rescued after suffering a cardiac arrest while inside
Fellow firefighters tried to save Capt. Paul Sanderson, 48, but were unable to revive him
Some residents were treated for possible smoke inhalation at the scene as a precautionary measure
As Alan Dugan looked back on 2 minutes and 30 seconds of being trapped, he realized he has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
Crews were able to put the fire out before destroying the firehouse; police are searching for the suspect
Keron Larkin was rescued by firefighters after his wife told them he was inside; he suffered smoke inhalation
Three cats were taken from the building to a veterinary hospital
Like fire fuel sources, not all firefighting foams are equal; pick the right foam for the right fuel
Robert Brasky has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of arson and two misdemeanor counts of criminal damage to property
Trevor McNally and his wife Susanne died in the fire; McNally became a part-time firefighter in 2005 and was hired full-time in 2007
The 25-year veteran suffered some spinal injuries, but is expected to be released from the hospital in two to three days
The fire killed two girls, ages 4 and 6, and a 10-month-old boy; officials believe the fire was started by a space heater
The building was a total loss and the cause remains under investigation
Crews sent out a mayday because they were unable to pull him out; the firefighter is expected to be OK
Flames and thick smoke poured out of an east side window on the 50th floor but the fire did not leave the residential unit where it began
The firefighter was treated and released; about 25 firefighters were fighting a vacant house fire
Shots were fired as volunteers battled a residential structure fire; no one was hurt and the shooter remains at large
The two fires were unrelated, but resulted in all four being removed from their department
He saved numerous lives by alerting his family to the smell of smoke; one firefighter was hurt in the blaze
The fire started in the basement and quickly spread; the firefighter suffered non life-threatening injuries
Many public places lacked firefighting equipment, fire permits or did not hold fire drill
The firefighters were injured after a floor partially collapsed; one suffered an ankle injury and the other had second-degree burns
The 12-year veteran caught the baby dropped from a balcony; both mother and child were transported to a hospital as a precaution
Three employees were injured and several firefighters were evaluated for inhaling fumes; no injuries were considered life-threatening
The firefighter suffered a possible fractured foot and was transported to a hospital; no other injuries were reported
The firefighter was taken to a hospital with a non-life threatening injury; the cause of the fire remains under investigation
Patrick Hardison, 41, has undergone over 70 surgeries to recreate his face that was burned off while fighting a mobile home fire in 2001