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A Brockton firefighter’s leg was pinned on an aerial ladder during the fire
Firefighters fought a pallet yard blaze and a 2-11 structure fire
Firefighters were dispatched to a fire in the quarters of Engine Co. 163 and Ladder Co. 83
A known explosion, heavy flames and strong wind present challenges for the first-arriving crews; how would you lead and attack this fire?
More than 1,100 firefighters are battling the blaze in steep, rugged terrain
Firefighters extinguished the blaze in the aircraft’s left engine; a ramp worker was taken to a hospital
Authorities have not determined the cause of the fire but say it doesn’t appear to be suspicious
fire crews set the $700,000 retreat ablaze rather than wait for it to crumble into the water as the land faltered around it
The companies are creating structures that look like the natural surroundings to keep unsightly towers out of view
While the damage was extensive, Chief David Nondorf said he believes the truck can be repaired
The firefighter will remain off duty for several weeks while doctors complete further testing
Four firefighters on board suffered minor injuries when the gravel road gave out beneath the truck
Smoking, lightning, a campfire, railroads and children playing in the area have been ruled out as potential causes
A combination of faulty breathing apparatus and toxic gases sickened seven firefighters, a medic and two other responders
According to police, firefighter McArdle said he had no financial motive; he just didn’t like the house
The homeowner told crews she and her grandkids were awakened by their family pig named “Lucky” and escaped through a bedroom window
Lt. Edward Walsh and firefighter Michael Kennedy died as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries
Scientific testing on how fire burns in contemporary structures will give fire chiefs the tools to incorporate safer and more effective firefighting tactics
As the bride was walking down the aisle, blaring engines arrived telling the wedding party to evacuate
The firefighter suffered a shoulder injury; no residents were injured in the four-story apartment building
The civilian was being treated for smoke inhalation, while the firefighter suffered a small burn
The firefighter sustained a minor injury; more than 130 firefighters were called to the scene
Bob Meyer, 54, was running in and out of the building when he collapsed on the street
Federal officials have said sharing information on shipments is crucial for firefighters and emergency responders to be prepared for accidents
The firefighter is listed in critical but stable condition; fire officials said they’re taking it day by day
The jet exploded into flames and destroyed two homes and heavily damaged a third; the pilot and everyone on the ground were not injured
All 23 firefighters and 11 civilians suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious; all were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Without any gear on, they took matters into their own hands and went inside
They don’t know if the attack was linked to the firefighter’s job, a personal dispute or the work of a prankster
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