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One firefighter is in critical condition and another stable after a fire on West Saratoga Street
Milwaukee firefighters encountered several occupants trapped on the third and fourth floors, while others jumped to escape the fire
Firefighters in New Haven rescued two people from a burning building with hoarding conditions that made the operation more difficult
Charges relate to improper storage of hazardous materials, the lack of necessary sprinkler system coverage and failure to maintain a safe building
It’s not always the big incidents that cause safety problems for fire service personnel
Officials said several propane tanks fell into the warehouse when the roof partially collapsed
How to enhance response to law enforcement incidents utilizing our firefighters’ existing expertise and skill sets
What firefighters need to know about size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive
As we wait on additional funding, fire departments must find ways to be efficient with resources
Estimating fire damage on the spot may affect decision-making about entering structures and depth of overhaul operations
Understanding the functions of Halligans, K-tools and other options, plus the forces involved and how these tools affect fireground operations
Three firefighters suffered heat exhaustion and dehydration and one sustained injuries to his back and ankle
Following a partial building collapse, products from inside the structure ran underneath Ladder 28 and it ignited
The single-engine Air Tractor AT8T aircraft collided mid-air during firefighting operations
More than 160 firefighters battled the massive blaze affecting multiple structures
Firefighters were moving to attack the fire from above on a catwalk when they were knocked down by the blast
One of the Buffalo FD members reportedly suffered second-degree burns to his arm
Video shows how even a minor hose issue can delay operations
Tips for fireground communications – and why silence can be golden
Key takeaways from UL FSRI latest experiments reviewing how coordinated fireground activities impact suppression efforts and victim tenability
One firefighter was burned and another suffered smoke inhalation; 23 fire departments battled the blaze
The fire at the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Nantes evokes memories of the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris
Navy: The fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard has been extinguished after one of the worst infernos to rip through a U.S. warship outside of combat
The two firefighters and two people who jumped from windows to escape the blaze were treated and released
Experts say the blaze shows the unique difficulties of fighting shipboard fires
Officials said water drops by helicopter were helping significantly as the firefighting effort entered its third day
A former firefighter who lived nearby made attempts to rescue the couple
17 firefighters were transported for evaluation after battling the blaze at Naval Base San Diego
Firefighters were forced to retreat from the interior of the historic building due to falling roofing and debris
Firefighters say the fire at Zion National Park’s Emergency Operations Center caused limited damage thanks to the building’s fire suppression system
The two-alarm blaze broke out late at night on July 4
A firefighter’s guide to building loads, forces and hazards
The Allentown firefighter was transported to an area hospital after falling from a ladder at a row home fire