Fireground Operations
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“It makes your heart sink,” said Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Greg Smith about hearing the mayday of a firefighter who fell down an elevator shaft
The second your boots hit the floor, your priority is to close the interior door
Reviewing how to initiate VEIS and step-by-step procedures for conducting this essential operation
Steven Summers, 29, died after being severely burned; the fire is the deadliest blaze in Maine in 40 years
The 50-year-old, who is expected to be OK, was rushed to the hospital after collapsing
The sprinkler gets water to a house’s rooftop and surrounding areas where it’s needed most during wildfire emergencies
The barn collapsed, forcing crews to evacuate; no injuries to firefighters were reported
Improperly pulling the attack line causes more work and compromises the effectiveness of the fire attack
The firefighter was rushed to the hospital for treatment after suffering from neck and back pain
The bikes can hold two firefighters, extinguishers, and medical equipment
The apartment was near a university and it is unclear if the victims were students
The man who confessed walked through the store lighting paper items on fire while customers shopped
The fire sent plumes of black smoke and explosions into the sky; the cause of the fire is under investigation
Many communities lack the infrastructure, staffing and training to reliably respond to fires quickly and effectively
The firefighter was reported doing well, but will remain at the hospital for observation; another firefighter suffered burns on his shoulders
They’re working to determine if firefighter Kevin Bell’s SCBA was working properly and if his air tank was full when he entered the burning building
There’s no word on the firefighter’s condition yet; the incident is under investigation
The family escaped with no injuries, but the home was completely destroyed
The homeowner didn’t let the good deed go unnoticed; she baked cookies for her firefighter heroes
Fire Marshal Brandon Bigos was placed on administrative leave after he shot the man in the left shoulder during the incident
Teddy, a golden retriever, awoke one family member by bumping into the bed and running in constant circles in the room
Abandoned industrial sites pose numerous threats to responding fire units; watch this video and discuss below how to mitigate those risks
More than 300 firefighters battled the blaze; none of the injuries were life-threatening
Christi Rodgers, 26, fell ill at home after her pager went off for a residential structure fire
Police said he was hit by the hose, wrapped up, and thrown to the ground before he could do anything
A new report claims the system delayed response to a fatal Easter weekend fire
Jason Baldwin, 28, admitted to the crime during questioning by investigators
The firefighter is in stable condition after falling 50 to 60 feet out of the bucket
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with scrapes and a broken leg; the line also hit and damaged three cars near the scene
“It was just an instinct, you know. Instinct, you see someone and help out people,” he said
The investigation has found no signs of arson or foul play in the Oct. 3 fire
He was booked into a county jail following the incident on suspicion of arson, assault and resisting arrest
The saws, which are vital to fighting fires and saving lives, cost about $2,000 a piece
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