Fireground Operations
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While Central Mason Fire and EMS crews searched the structure, another crew used a ground ladder to rescue two people from a rear balcony
Multiple ambulance strike teams are transporting patients to alternative facilities in the area
Plus a call to manufacturers and legislators to provide more funding, education and resources to properly equip first responders
Survey responses reveal divide on industry culture, hiring standards and the future of operations
An internal report into a 2023 blaze that killed two firefighters found equipment failures, extreme heat and a lack of modern tactics
Dr. Rich Gasaway encourages all firefighters to study near-miss reports, not to judge those involved but to learn from them
Trident Seafoods claims Tacoma firefighters mishandled a 2023 vessel fire, allowing it to spread and destroy a $185 million ship
A fast-moving fire tore through a Kimberly-Clark facility in Ontario, collapsing part of the roof and triggering an operational retreat
Starting with mayday basics, like when and how to call a mayday, primes them for actual emergencies and sets a foundation for more advanced training
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
Fire response begins at the console, and emergency fire dispatchers need a structured protocol to hone their decision-making
The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
Paterson firefighters and nine mutual aid departments battled a massive fire at an abandoned former chemical plant, facing hydrant failures, low water pressure, a ruptured gas line and access problems
Firefighters were driven from the burning Dryden home by rapidly deteriorating conditions as strong winds fueled the blaze that killed a mother, her young daughter and a relative.
Mid County Fire Chief Randell Sanders says new search protocols are coming after firefighters failed to find Wayne Vann in his burned home
Louisa crews narrowly escaped as flames overran Engine 6, forcing a dramatic retreat, while a falling tree struck Engine 7 and nearly hit another firefighter
Agawam firefighters entered a heavily burning home on Juniper Ridge Drive to rescue an older man before bringing the fire under control
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s “When the Sky Turned Black” captures the heroism of Plainfield firefighters and the lasting impacts of devastating distribution center blaze
Large events test your system before the first call. This checklist helps fire and EMS leaders stage resources, align command and prepare for rapid escalation.
Kansas City firefighters rescued one person from a roof after flames tore through a house and damaged two neighboring homes
A simple three-step approach helps company officers identify what’s known, uncover blind spots and use fresh perspectives to improve decisions on the fireground
A fast-moving fire in the Battlefield Park neighborhood destroyed a Jackson Fire Department ladder truck and damaged other equipment
Muskegon Heights firefighters were forced to bail out windows after fire trapped them on the second floor
A man was killed after a fast-moving five-alarm blaze tore through the top floor of a Bronx apartment building, spread into the cockloft, triggered a roof collapse
Shreveport fireground video and interviews detail response issues, delayed search and communication breakdowns, as lawsuits allege firefighter actions and dispatch errors contributed to four deaths
A Livonia firefighter was rescued after falling into a basement during a fire at a house under renovation
Raleigh firefighters upgraded the call to a working fire, quickly knocking down the blaze in about 15 minutes
Bodycam video shows Allentown firefighters rescuing trapped residents from second-floor windows
Prince George’s County firefighters searching for reported trapped children rescued a man from the basement during a fire in Landover Hills