Fireground Operations
If it’s happening on the fireground, we’re covering it on FireRescue1.
Researchers are experimenting with a “self-extinguishing” battery for electric vehicles, while one car manufacturer is exploring compressed hydrogen as a fuel source
San Luis Obispo firefighters rescued the occupant and started CPR
LAFD companies used ladder pipes, exterior operations during the fire in Lomita
Two abandoned homes within a mile of each other were engulfed by flames
The explosion from 90,000 gallons of ethanol rocked Weinland Park, but no one was seriously hurt
While firefighters were working on apartment fire, they noticed water pressure from hydrant was abnormally low
Knowing how to use and care for large-diameter hose is critical for effective fireground operations
The new monitor can be operated by remote control on the truck or on the ground
Fire chief decided to let the material burn out rather than attempt suppression
As critical as the research is on how modern furnishings burn, the real importance lies in what we do with the results
Arsonists, budget cuts, job losses, pay cuts contribute to dire fire situation; fires are so frequent that local residents know firefighters by name
Officials: firefighter was pulling hose when he fell from truck, hurt his back
Philly firefighter gave woman his SCBA on positive pressure as he rescued her from warehouse fire Wednesday
One firefighter holds him up as two others come to their aid
Building’s layout made it difficult for firefighters as many rooms were divided, creating maze of passageways
Special trucks made trip to keep firefighters hydrated because of day’s heat
Firefighters made rescues from the 5-story mall’s interior and roof
Firefighters battled to contain the industrial fire 24 hours after it began
Firefighters launched a defensive attack on the 105-year-old building due to a high probability of collapse
Water flowing into high-pressure line made a hose coupling spring up, striking firefighter above left eye
Using all three of these decision-making models gives fire officers the best chance of making the right life-and-death decisions
Witness: ‘It sounded like they were squirting the house down’
A New Zealand volunteer fire department took only 20 minutes to knock down its first structure fire in 35 years
Office building full of workers caught fire in Ecuador, killing 2 people and injuring dozens
Apartment fire leaves one dead; firefighters treated for a range of injuries
Illegal fireworks are blamed for starting a 2-alarm Calif. duplex fire
Firefighting efforts at a massive government building fire were hampered by missing nozzles and other equipment
Status of crew unknown, reported to have been airlifted for transport to hospital
Lt. Barber: ‘I’ve never pulled up on anything like that’
Firefighter fell through floor, ended up in basement of home but was able to walk to ambulance
Salty language aside, CFD’s radio traffic is an excellent learning tool
‘I had been on hot jobs before, but the rapid escalation in heat that we had that night, I’ve never had that’