Fireground Operations
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Bystander video shows firefighters hurriedly coming out of a window as a ladder and tower ladder are moved in to reach them
East County and Clark-Cowlitz fire chiefs understand security concerns but say a lack of access slows first responders
Approximately 100 Portland firefighters responded to a fire involving a large pile of scrap metal at a recycling plant
There were only minor injuries reported; the cause of the explosion is under investigation
One sustained a head injury, the other a shoulder injury
The injured firefighter suffered broken bones; the victim and several pets were rescued
The best clips include two dash-cam videos that show frightening hits
30 were evacuated from the 40-story apartment building
The frightened man fended off rescue efforts and ran deeper into the burning house
None of the children were injured; firefighters also rescued a dog from the residence
The 97-year-old building was a collapse hazard, forcing a defensive attack
Taking design cues from roof and floor joists, these new stair systems will fail just as fast under fire
There were no firefighter injuries reported
One firefighter suffered dehydration; the other came in contact with an electric feed
One woman died at the Sunday morning 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