Fireground Operations
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Captain Ronnie Metcalf was treated by EMS for burns before being airlifted to a hospital
The Glynn County Rescue firefighters received second-degree burns on their shoulders, necks, ears, hands and arms
Firefighters faced a large number of burning pallets at a Back of Yards warehouse loading dock
Two firefighters sustained minor injuries in a four-alarm blaze with several gunpowder explosions
Parents hope child’s death will force change in Qatar’s emergency response
No firefighters were hurt battling an Oakland duplex fire
Cost of suppression is now at $6 million
Extraordinary human effort and planning protected London from relentless fire bombings
1 firefighter fell through floor that had given way; other fell through roof
Capt. Kathrynne Baumtrog and Capt. Paul Baumtrog were among 5 firefighters injured in church blaze
Pregnant woman, 2-year-old child were trapped in bedroom as blaze drew near
Fire at Walker Community United Methodist Church was sparked by lightning strike
Said city-contracted operation ‘overloaded with material’ in Oct. 2011; April fire required airport crash trucks to assist in control efforts
Six firefighters injured in the five-story apartment fire that the fire commissioner called an ‘extremely difficult situation’
Fire officials want the government to mandate all retirement homes are fitted with fire sprinklers
U.S. Senators thanked firefighters at nuclear sub fire
Firefighters saved the 3-year-old within minutes of arriving
Driver escaped accident with serious burns, but body had been found in vehicle inside firehouse
Reactor not affected; blaze burned crew quarters, command/control spaces
Flames were leaping 80 feet off nearly 3-story-high pallets covering 4 acres
Lit his farm ablaze without a permit, dry conditions led to 3 acres being consumed by flames
Decision affecting nearly 2200 people who live outside city limits, most of whom have paid fire fee
Electrical short said to be the cause of fire that destroyed 230 shanties
Ground ladders are a critical, yet often overlooked tool on the fireground
Part of the 3-story apartment building collapsed during suppression efforts
Continual size up and adherence to safe practices are key to successful roof operations
Lack of exact location of oil wells concerns emergency responders
The fire destroyed six structures on a property the city has been trying to get cleaned up since 2008
Small explosion, fire at legal moonshine distillery sent gallons of spirits flowing into streets
Tools, technique, training are keys to gaining quick access through metal door set in block wall
Leave enough room to conduct operations and remove tools needed on the fire scene
Fire officials found several disabled smoke alarms
