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Firefighters responded to a deep sub-basement fire nearly 200 feet below street level at Grand Central Madison in Manhattan, where crews battled heavy smoke and flames with zero visibility
With state fire deaths above average, the Clayton Fire Department is joining the Firefighter Rescue Survey to help improve rescue tactics through shared real-world data
This structural design allows heat and smoke to travel rapidly between floors, reaching the attic or upper levels before visible signs appear
Firefighters of all ranks are encouraged to participate in this state-of-the-industry survey
Battalion Chief Scott Fitzpatrick said firefighters who entered the Nox-Crete building found a bigger fire than they anticipated, forcing them to retreat
Firefighters said it was difficult to get water on the deep-seated fire in the rubble of the Pottstown blast
Kansas City firefighters removed the individuals from the building, which was supposed to be vacant, according to a fire department official
Multiple explosions occurred after firefighters arrived, and approximately 30 tanker trucks shuttled water to the scene due to the lack of hydrants in the area
The measure contains a fire attack restriction, a limit on transit speeds and a thermal imaging camera requirement
The research aims to increase firefighter efficiency and effectiveness in single-story, single-family homes
Approximately 550 firefighters have been battling the blaze, fueled by winds and dry conditions resulting from California’s intense drought
Watch this webinar to learn how to be prepared to face this challenging and dangerous event
Crews from Orange County, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles County, CAL FIRE, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Anaheim have been fighting the blaze
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Two more days of strong winds and bone-dry conditions are in the forecast as nearly 1,800 firefighters and support personnel battle the blaze
Pressurized vessels often necessitate taking a defensive position until the heat source is removed
We must focus our efforts on quick suppression, fuel management, WUI codes and ignition reduction
The third and final training course in the series examines the results and tactical considerations from the single-family residential structure experiments
Fellow firefighters issued a mayday call, but the crewmember was able to remove himself
Several Red Jacket Mountain View Resort guests and two firefighters needed medical attention following the incident
The West Texas A&M University students developed the device during a mechanical engineering class focused on solving a real-world problem
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
With black, turbulent smoke chugging around them, crews assist a firefighter going head first out a broken window
The solution to creating a safety margin is understanding the dragons we face and learning the lessons to be more proficient and go home safely
Police officers — including some who were off-duty — assisted the Whitehall Township Bureau of Fire
Is it time to prepare U.S. firefighters to battle mass fire events similar to those witnessed during World War II?
Capt. Greg Pixley, a spokesman for the fire department, said it appears the fire originated in the suite and spread to the stadium’s plastic seats
This week’s photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces
Are fire protection systems ever a waste of money?
Investigators are still trying to determine other factors in the Oakland Hills Country Club blaze, according to Bloomfield Township Fire Chief John LeRoy
Fires in expansive structures – in this case 1.2 million square feet – can quickly overwhelm fire protection systems and crews
About 1,000 people were inside the facility when the fire broke out
Water supply impacts interior ops, exposure protection, the public’s view of the fire department, and liability concerns
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