Fireground Operations
If it’s happening on the fireground, we’re covering it on FireRescue1.
An explosion inside a Southeast Portland fourplex triggered a 2-alarm fire that burned all four apartments
A top-floor blaze tore through a six-story building in Manhattan, collapsing the roof, sending debris onto the sidewalk, and injuring three residents and a firefighter
A firefighter suffered minor burns after falling through a hole created by a crawl space fire
It’s more than a safety program; it’s a mindset shift to help us learn from past mistakes to reduce risks and improve future performance
“If this incident isn’t a call to action, I’m really not sure what is,” Tucson police chief says of attack on fire, EMS professionals
What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
The Spokane Valley Fire Department members sustained minor injuries battling a blaze that burst through the roof of the building
The ink-colored structures indicate a low water volume area
Find out how your agency can access ARP and other grant funding, as well as the strategies and tactics that achieve government funding awards.
Touring the condo collapse site offers a glimpse into the monumental rescue and recovery efforts underway
A high volume of dumpster fires were attributed to the holiday weekend festivities
Hilltop Hose Fire Chief Mike Krzeminski got his gear from his truck but escalating fire conditions forced him to retreat
Charleroi Fire Chief Delmar Hepple said the firefighter was “banged up but not burned”
Officials said planning for demolition of the remaining Surfside structure is underway; 145 people are still missing and 18 are confirmed dead
Two of the men are facing manslaughter, assault and arson charges in connection to the March 23 fire that killed Spring Valley Firefighter Jared Lloyd
Persistent stress from a negative work environment affects firehouse interactions and fireground operations
Let’s do this: MCIs, hose stretch, RIT, size-up and more
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
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
