Fireground Operations
If it’s happening on the fireground, we’re covering it on FireRescue1.
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
Oakland house has a history of being occupied by squatters
Benton County Fire District 1 stated the 525,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Finley is too unstable to enter
One investigation says a pipe was leaking two hours before fire broke out
More than 1,000 firefighters stationed to fight blaze that has burning for almost 2 weeks
120 firefighters battled the fire, encountered explosion
Knowing where to park the fire truck on scene will make the fire attack more effective and keep the rig out of harm’s way
Not creating a culture where everyone is encouraged to share observations has deadly consequences on the fireground
Firefighters rescued the woman and had the fire out in five minutes
What started as a small drip, developed into a massive fire and officials are questioning if notification went out soon enough
At least one person jumped to escape Monday night’s blaze
Numerous residents reported ill effects from the toxic smoke
California fire has been burning for over a week
35-year-old firefighter killed in crash, 1 treated for smoke inhalation
31 firefighters fought the fire in the 19-story building that is under construction
Tankers carrying fuel additive sent up at least one fiery mushroom cloud
No firefighter injuries were reported on the three-alarm blaze
High temperatures and sand storms complicated fire fighting efforts
Fire service instructor Rich Gasaway outlined at FRI 5 mistakes that lead to injury and death and their solutions
Firefighters saw heavy flames coming from the house when they arrived
Firefighter who posted footage said he hopes other departments will use video as training opportunity
As crews were extinguishing fire, firefighter encountered man who was ‘combative and tried to stab the firefighter’
Firefighters found the man and dog unconscious and dragged them out of the burning home
Homes in a quarter-mile radius were evacuated due to the hazardous materials in the smoke
Investigators are trying to figure out cause of five-alarm blaze
6-alarm blaze took hours to extinguish, 1 firefighter seriously injured
Report recommends structural hazard and risk assessment training for all fire personnel
Man now called ‘Ghost Rider’ recently released from hospital
5 suffered minor injuries; at least 6 dozen others were displaced
Fire caused $400 million in damages to vessel in May
3 children and 1 teen were among the dead; the cause is still under investigation
Annual practical course focuses on tactics