Fireground Operations
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Explosions were heard coming from the 560,000-square-foot factory in Abington Township that makes bolts and fasteners for airplanes
In the fire service, what you don’t know CAN hurt you, and it might even kill you
Firefighters tried an interior attack at the two buildings housing eight townhouses, but retreated as the roofs collapsed and stairways were compromised
Three firefighters and two residents were injured in the massive 3-alarm fire
The firefighter was treated on scene for minor injuries; neighbors heard a loud explosion and it was engulfed within minutes
It took firefighters about two hours to put out the flames; the cause of the fire remains under investigation
The firefighter suffered a non-life threatening injury after falling through the second floor of the home
A piece of ceiling fell on a firefighter’s head and burned his neck; two others were treated for smoke inhalation
A burning vehicle set in motion can play havoc on a fireground; here are steps to avoid this potentially deadly scenario
The firefighter suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment
Frederick Maw received a 40-year suspended sentence due to mental health issues and cannot participate in any firefighting efforts
Some 180 people were injured and 90 remain hospitalized in serious condition with authorities predicting the death toll could rise significantly
The woman refused to climb down a fire truck’s ladder because she wanted to save her dog
The firefighters were on their way to an apartment fire when a car pulled out in front of the rig
All three firefighters are resting comfortably at home and will continue rehab at a burn unit
The firefighters, who were taken to a hospital for treatment, suffered minor injuries
Fire officials say the fire was contained to one dorm room; no injuries were reported
The firefighter received CPR on scene, was revived and transported to a hospital for surgery
There is a lack of statewide emergency planning and hazardous-material response capability should an oil spill occur
More than 100 passengers evacuated the plane on the Florida runway as fire crews put out the jet engine fire
The video shows children’s costumes being burnt to pieces in less than 10 seconds
The fire was where adhesives and sealants are stored; this is the second three-alarm fire in the area this month
Some nearby structures were damaged by the blaze; one house across the street had melted aluminum siding
Sheriff Frank Rogers: “The weather was weird that day. The fire was busy. The wind did a 180-degree shift that day. Nobody expected it.”
They were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries
Understanding how and why nozzles work better prepares firefighters to make quick, effective knock downs
The free interactive training will quickly and widely disperse accurate information to departments across the country
Officials said the robots are best for structures where conditions are too dangerous to commit firefighters to the interior
The two-story house on fire was vacant and firefighters were able to bring it under control within 30 minutes
The Mt. Eden Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its grand reopening Sunday, nearly 15 months after it burned down
Due to firefighters’ quick efforts, all fires were swiftly extinguished minimizing damage and no one was injured
The firefighter and his wife were not home when the fire started; their two dogs inside did not survive
