Fireground Operations
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The Wichita firefighters’ union claims the Sedgwick County 911 dispatcher didn’t use locating tools for a 22-year-old who died in an apartment fire
The weather freed up resources across the state, meaning more crews were able to prepare for fires and respond when they ignited, keeping the numbers small
L.A. Fire Department Capt. Erik Scott said the heat of the fire set off the ammunition in one of the houses, leaving the impression that a gun was being fired
Firefighter Jim Rice, 42, of the Peabody Fire Department, inhaled toxic fumes and collapsed
3 young daughters, parents of prominent fashion-marketing executive were killed in fire that tore through her million-dollar home
Firefighter Jim Rice, 42, of the Peabody Fire Department, inhaled toxic fumes and collapsed
I am worried that we have been collectively conditioned to accept risk as a sort of rite of passage
Their owner was just trying to keep them warm, but animals perished after wiring for their heat lamps sparked fire
‘We’ll make the best of Christmas. At least we’re all still together, and that’s what matters’
Firefighters went to attic upon arrival to search for fire, which started in chimney, came face to face with explosion
Winds reached 15 to 25 mph in area, with gusts up to 40 mph, spurring heavy response from about 100 local firefighters
Firefighters were unable to search top floor; residents were shocked by how quickly fire surged through 2 apartment buildings
Robert Wiedmann will need several surgeries, 1 per week beginning today, after suffering serious burns on more than 50 percent of his body
Grand jury decided to indict Michael Pilato on 6 counts of 2nd-degree murder, 2 counts of attempted murder, 2nd-degree arson
Owner of abandoned laundry charged with criminal contempt for allegedly ignoring court order to secure building, repair roof
Kitchen, electrical, heater and smoking-related fires are particularly common types of fires
Man, woman are seen jumping from 2nd floor of burning Detroit house in video posted online Tuesday; both suffered injuries
Fire killed 20 cats, injured 11 firefighters, most of them from throwing piles of heavy debris out of windows
Fellow firefighter pulled him to safety, patted out his burning body; both seriously burned firefighters in stable condition
Man died of smoke inhalation on way to hospital after trying to put out grease fire; firefighters put out fire with portable fire extinguisher
1st fire displaced 15 occupants, left home without power; 2nd fire took 3 hours to extinguish; 3rd fire sent flames shooting through roof
2-alarm blaze caused burns to 40 percent of firefighter’s body, including head, face, hands, arms; fire injured 3 other firefighters
Girls spend Saturday evening watching Christmas movies, then die in early morning blaze; flames prevent mom, others from saving them
Apartment hallway was cluttered with debris, large desk; firefighters worked to clear area, carried unconscious victim to safety
Man wanted to be hero when he set fire to airplane bathroom, then helped put out flames; attorney claims he has narcissistic personality disorder
Authorities said at least 2 pounds of packaged marijuana were destroyed in fire, but there was no sign of any illegal growing operation at site
82-year-old woman suffered severe upper body burns when gas stove on which she was cooking caught sleeve of her robe on fire
Fire ignited while homeowner was using acetylene torch to cut steel in barn; piece of hot steel landed on tarp nearby
Investigators had believed that man might have been trapped in collapsed structure where Firefighter Jon Davies died last week battling fire