Fireground Operations
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Springfield firefighters rescued one person trapped in a house fire where a revolver that was left out discharged, striking a captain
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
Timothy Gunther, 54, was trying to rescue a victim when he collapsed; it’s the department’s first line of duty death since 1971
Pinching the supply line can spell serious trouble for an interior attack crew; here are ways to keep those lines kink-free
One truth on the fireground is to expect the unexpected, and that is especially true for basement fires; here are three case studies and the lessons learned
The cause of the fire is under investigation; several surrounding departments responded to the blaze
Crews were still trying to determine the cause of the blaze, which killed a litter of kittens
The fire isn’t considered suspicious, but an investigation into the cause of it continues
No injuries were reported; the cause of the fire is under investigation
Whether evacuating, protecting in place, or both, firefighters need a great deal of planning and understanding for emergencies at senior-care facilities
The firefighter suffered a lower leg injury and was transported to a hospital in stable condition
The boy’s grandfather suffered cuts and burns when he attempted to rescue his grandson
The cause of the fire was not immediately known; no injuries were reported in the fire
Firefighters rescued one man who escaped to the roof; the fire may be suspicious
A suspicious fire began Friday night that destroyed the historic building
Firefighters expected it could take a few days to extinguish remaining hot spots
“The leader of this department had a flawed system ... he needs to be held accountable for the decisions he made.”
The firefighter was reported in good condition when he was taken to the hospital
The report also makes 11 recommendations for departmental implementation, but does not go further than pinpointing those
More than 300 firefighters battled the wildfire on the ground, while an aircraft dumped water onto the flames from above
An investigation revealed that Janice Bruner made false statements on whether she responded to an apartment fire
Three were rescued from a third-story window, the other from a second-floor apartment
Early reports are that one firefighter was caught in a flashover and the other died trying to rescue him
Investigators may have destroyed preliminary fire reports that suggested the blaze started in a kitchen rather than in the garage
The fire department sent more than 50 firefighters to the scene, including teams trained in handling hazardous materials
The firefighter suffered burns to his face while attempting to rescue a man from the two-alarm fire
The firefighter didn’t require medical treatment; police are investigating whether charges will be filed against the driver
The firefighters suffered burns, bruises and smoke inhalation; a woman was also injured and is in serious condition
She was playing in her family’s yard when she noticed smoke coming from her neighbor’s house
The fire destroyed nine acres and took nine local fire companies five hours to get it under control
Julia Beth Ann Harper, 52, admitted responsibility for starting the fire; she could face six to seven years in prison if found guilty
The firefighter suffered a serious leg injury; the fire is considered suspicious
