Fireground Operations
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Following key steps can help firefighters manage stress in order to reduce fear and improve decision-making, both on and off the emergency scene
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
Make sure you are able to recognize the signs of flashover because you don’t have much time to get out
The children, ages 9 and 3, died of smoke inhalation when their brother accidentally lit living room curtains ablaze while playing with a lighter
The video clips, shot by other firefighters, take place in the moments before the Granite Mountain Hotshots were overtaken by the fire
The firefighters have non-life threatening injuries; the ambulance was seriously damaged and caught fire after the crash
A teen volunteer firefighter and another man are being credited with saving the life of a police officer trapped inside a burning cruiser
Firefighters said the house was fully involved when they arrived
What can we learn from this fire about the importance of following well-detailed SOGs and executing a coordinated fire attack?
He called 911 and ran over to make sure the homeowner made it out; she was already outside and safe
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie said fires involving a McMansion present unique tactical challenges and that pre-planning is always the answer
The firefighter’s wife, children and dog got out of the house safely; most of the damage occurred on the exterior of the house
Every chimney offers different possibilities for fire-related problems; firefighters must seek clues that predict fire spread
Nelson Aguayo, 21, is charged with four counts of third-degree assault for the Oct. 18 incident
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