Fireground Operations
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Firefighters in Elmwood Park cut down a fence at the rear of the motel to reach the trapped guest
Two houses were destroyed and two others damaged during a fire at a construction site in San Luis Obispo
Alameda County Firefighter Brandon Franco was burned while fighting the Corral Fire
The firefighter was listed in good condition
One woman tossed her baby from second-story window to rescuers
A separate fire in Paris killed three
Modern fire science raises doubt as to if the fire was intentionally set
A two-story abandoned structure was set on fire Sunday night
Industrial and commercial structure fires are those high-risk, low-frequency events that threaten firefighter safety
Firefighters were able to remove the dogs before the smoke reached them; all 10 dogs are fine
Firefighters were able to rescue two unconscious victims
A section of the roof gave way as he was cutting vent holes
One of the firefighters fell from a ladder
Two people escaped; the cause of the fire is under investigation
One firefighter became trapped on the second floor; he was rescued by firefighters and flown to the hospital
There were no reported injuries to firefighters
Finding adequate water supply and the size of the building hampered firefighting efforts
Two case studies highlight why flexible, clear SOGs are the best way for first-due companies initiate action
Fire chief among the 16 people police says are responsible for the deaths
The truck hit a propane tank at a high rate of speed and sent flames shooting above the building’s roof
The fire began at a neighbor’s house, but quickly extended to the bathhouse
She thought putting gasoline on the snake and setting it on fire would get it out of her house
In what was originally dispatched as a brush fire turned out to be a burning body
The department spokesman said the firefighter was spared of more serious injuries because of his turnout gear
Distance to the water supply hampered firefighting efforts
Firefighters rescued several residents; the cause of the fire is under investigation
At the scene, he was interviewed by police and reportedly smelled of alcohol
Lt. Douglas Bell was severely burned battling a fire with the help of only two cross-trained cops
Understanding building construction is more than memorizing the five types; it’s about knowing the different characteristics to gain an advantage
Working smoke alarms alerted the residents, who made it out safely
Single-firefighter response, even for EMS runs, can be a dicey proposition
Authorities say the fire may be the result of an accident or arson
More than 30 cabins in the resort town have been burned because of the fast-moving flames
