Fireground Operations
If it’s happening on the fireground, we’re covering it on FireRescue1.
Photos show firefighters using ground ladders and an aerial ladder to rescue occupants during a three-alarm fire in Groton
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
Fire and heavy smoke at Accurate Energetic Systems near Bucksnort forced crews to hold back amid ongoing detonations
Two firefighters and a paramedic were treated for smoke inhalation from the resulting fire at the Biomat USA Plasma Center
After a fellow Wichita firefighter collapsed at house fire, crews called a mayday, initiated chest compressions and used a defibrillator to regain a pulse
Generalities only go so far, but there are some consistent differences with training, fireground tasks and even personalities
Thomas Razzi died in the blaze, which investigators say he intentionally set after being confronted by a code-enforcement officer
At a hearing this week, Sen. Jeff Merkley outlined a plan to find solutions to the country’s forest management concerns, including removing a cap on wildfire suppression spending
We train to respond to active shooter incidents but never expect it to be one of our own, in our own firehouse
The fast-moving blaze burned through five three-story homes, displacing 48 people
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do about a fire chief who loves the title but is out of the loop on tactics
Chief Goldfeder tackles the often-lamented issue of freelancing, namely why crews still do it even when it can create fireground chaos and confusion
Two dogs were rescued during the blaze that burned a row of six homes
It’s vital that the IC and the company officer share a knowledge of tactics, plus each other’s abilities and training level
Atascadero firefighter battled the blaze from the exterior, including flames that spread to half an acre of vegetation
One of the firefighters was hospitalized after becoming trapped
Officials said the fire lieutenant who was also critically injured has been improving
As the number of tents, makeshift shelters and campers on Los Angeles streets has surged, so has the scourge of fire
The ripples from the personal watercraft circling the burning boat pushed it into range of the firefighters’ hoses
Officials said the successful rescue amid “pitch black” conditions was due to a team effort between crews
Fire officials said crews were challenged by extreme hoarding conditions in the home
One of the firefighters suffered a serious eye injury
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Shake off the strictures of COVID-19, gear up and use training to prove you’re still ‘brilliant at the basics’
Let’s do this: Structural collapse rescue, vertical ventilation, bailout maneuvers and more
Video of Detroit Fire battling a storefront fire highlights the effectiveness of the master stream
Two fires just hours apart destroyed four homes along the same street Thursday
Higher education can serve as a springboard to new fire service opportunities while complementing hands-on training
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
Pick your load and practice to achieve flawless execution of an essential fireground function
One firefighter was knocked unconscious after a metal grate fell on his head
Millvale Police Chief Tim Komoroski said a police officer rescued three people from the home
