Fireground Operations
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New Kinlock firefighters faced what they called “a daunting sight” upon arrival
LAFD firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze in the Covina neighborhood
The rise of new townhouse construction combined with existing homes presents an evolving challenge
The hardware building was extensively damaged and the two firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries
One firefighter suffered a minor injury, but no structures have been damaged or destroyed
On Monday, firefighters were busy preparing the site for the ceremony, tidying the grounds and polishing the memorial markers for each of the nine
Fire crews were also slowed by fireworks and ammunition that began to discharge
A smooth evacuation means having good fireground command before the air horn blows
The chief says other departments are stepping in to cover the Dundee community
The firefighter suffered minor injuries when he fell through the floor of the burning home
The chemical fire suppression system knocked down the fire
The most destructive wildfire in Colorado history is 55 percent contained
Hundreds evacuated because of the toxic smoke were allowed to return home
Responders found as many as 40 pipe bombs and other explosive devices in the rural apartment
Macon firefighters rescued two teens and a man
The QSA is made of lightweight aircraft aluminum and incorporates an anchor point that allows the firefighter to anchor with a safety lanyard in case of a fall
One firefighter was taken to a hospital with elevated blood pressure and dizziness
The baby was taken to a hospital with critical injuries and burns, while his grandmother and aunt sustained life-threatening burns
Crews laid hoses from neighboring blocks to extinguish the blaze
Capt. William Dowling was severely burned in the motel fire and had his legs amputated
One person was trapped on the third floor, and several people were calling out for help when firefighters got there
The accident shut down the highway for over 5 hours as firefighters attempted to put out the blaze while dodging fireworks
There is no official word on what caused the fire at the resort
The firefighter was transported to the hospital and the extent of his injures has not yet been released
Two residents were sent to the hospital for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation
Both firefighters’ injuries were described as minor and no residents were hurt
Only one firefighter, Capt. William Dowling on Engine 68, is still hospitalized
She finds the site lacking as a proper memorial to the nine men who died in the massive Sofa Super Store fire
The fire broke out in engine compartment of train, and passengers were evacuated from the train and station
The fire comes a little more than a month after 5 nurses were killed while trapped inside a burning limousine on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge
Firefighters sawed through a metal gate to enter one of the strip mall units
The service began with the victims’ families processing in one by one as firefighters throughout the stadium stood and saluted them
Knowing which way to attack a fire depends on communication and adhered-to SOGs
