Fireground Operations
If it’s happening on the fireground, we’re covering it on FireRescue1.
Roll on/roll off vessels like the Grande Costa d’Avorio can pack thousands of vehicles of various conditions
Hazmat teams removed debris from underneath a mile-long section of I-10 for an inspection of the freeway
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after a pallet yard fire significantly damaged the I-10 Freeway
Firefighter James Martin testified about his last moments with two firefighters who died at the 2007 Deutsche Bank building fire
The firefighters were caught in the backdraft as they started backing off; three suffered burns on their hands, faces and necks
Four people were given oxygen at the scene, and one resident and one firefighter were taken to San Francisco General Hospital
Firefighters had the blaze under control and were putting out hot spots in less than two hours
The derailment forced the evacuation of a half-mile area around the ensuing fire
Firefighters had to force their way into the warehouse when they realized the fire had extended inside
Footage from the West Plains Fire Department shows first-arriving firefighters at a house fire forced to form a bucket brigade
Large amounts of smoke completely enshroud the firefighters at several points
Smoke and flames forced him back as he attempted to save a young couple
For firefighters, farms should be seen as potentially dangerous places with a wide range of hazards
The officer is seen grabbing a garden hose and entering through the front door amid smoke
Sealed cylinders contain contents that are like gold for emergency responders, including detailed maps and locations for chemicals
Residents of the neighborhood said they were awoken by an explosion; 20 firefighters with 11 apparatus fought the fire
Four firefighters suffered minor injuries; more than 100 firefighters responded
Firefighters initially attempted to battle the blaze from the inside, but they pulled back due to zero visibility and debris falling from the ceiling
Firefighters at ‘right place at the right time’
Firefighter used ladder to rescue teens through bedroom window
Man, woman jumped about 12 feet to escape from smoky home before firefighters arrived
Departments hope public will help replenish already stressed budgets to purchase fuel, replace repair equipment, provide supplies
Man authorities say started a northern Colorado wildfire that destroyed 13 homes has turned himself in
2 propane tanks,bomb found near the Southwest Plaza Mall’s food court after a small fire broke out
Emergency services representative with password not available while apartment fire burned
Fire truck destroyed in brush fire where firefighter collapsed
925 federal workers, 123 pieces of federal equipment fought fires in historic wildfire season
3 other firefighters also injured when fire truck got stuck at fireground
Firefighters all received burns, listed in serious but stable condition
Pittsburgh firefighters battled for hours yesterday against a wind-fueled house fire
The three bodies were taken to the GBI Crime Lab
Continual size-up is still the most important tactical safety factor on a fireground and can help you decide when to go defensive