Fireground Operations
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Investigators determined the fire that killed two people living in a Queens garage was arson
The Chicago Fire Department stated the firefighter lost his footing on the roof and fell down a light shaft
A firefighter is in serious but stable condition after falling out of a window during overhaul at a Harlem apartment fire
The firefighters were trapped and had to jump; they were taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries
An explosion could increase pressure in the cargo hold, activating depressurization valves that would let halon gas and smoke vent into the passenger cabin and cockpit
The firefighter fell eight feet from the ladder and injured his shoulder; he is in stable condition
Everyone made it out safely after she heard the alarm and alerted her parents
One firefighter suffered superficial burns to the face and hands, and another sustained slightly worse burns to the scalp
The firefighter was taken to a hospital for evaluation; the cause of the fire is under investigation
Though services are pending, Trey Ganem has been working hard for three days to capture the personalities of the kids
The firefighter was taken to the hospital with some road-rash burns and a knee injury; he was later released
The fire was under control, but not yet out at the time of this report
He fell onto a small section of roof when the external stairs gave way; he was treated and released
Several fire departments responded; a hazmat unit was on standby due to ammonia on site
The 55-year veteran volunteer firefighter suffered a heart attack on Nov. 18 and died today
The hydrant broke from its pipe and flew 10 feet; one firefighter suffered a minor knee injury
One firefighter suffered non life-threatening injuries at the four-acre fire that took nearly 3 hours to contain
The program to help emergency victims is funded by the nonprofit California Fire Foundation
The fire began in the garage; no one was seriously injured
Jacksonville firefighters dragged a man from a burning house to safety shortly before the roof gave way
Taking a too-small hoseline to a big fire will compromise the initial attack and set off a chain of bad fireground events
Crews had to retreat from the home after part of the roof came down and the structure’s floor began collapsing under them
Take one part holiday cheer, stir in a liberal amount of amateur cooking skills and add a dash of forgetfulness and you have a goulash of kitchen-fire runs
Fire officials said the firefighter’s injury wasn’t serious but that the unoccupied building was heavily damaged
This abandoned commercial building presents several challenges and risks to Detroit firefighters; watch the video and discuss how you would handle a similar fire in your area of response.
Five horses survived and are in good condition; the total value of the horses that perished at more than $1 million
Lt. Brian Tredo was helping a 72-year-old victim escape an apartment fire when he collapsed
Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect until the suspect was shot and killed; there are also holes in the apparatus
Firefighter Donald Peters was conscious and talking to other firefighters; his leg was dislocated but not broken
The fire chief said the collapse was one of the scariest things he’s seen; the firefighter suffered minor injuries
A gas leak triggered an explosion that injured 14 and caused the evacuation of 400 guests
Firefighter Brad McCoy, 36, was home with his wife and two kids; his 9-year-old daughter was airlifted to a burn center
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; others were treated at the scene
