Fireground Operations
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One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
Firefighters from eight fire departments battled a blaze in Lehigh County
Even with the best planning, nature doesn’t always play by the rules, does it?
As of Sunday morning, three firefighters have been discharged from the hospital and two are in critical but stable condition
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
The fire chief said he went against his training and abandoned his command position to search for the firefighter
Fires on upper levels of high-rise buildings are complex, made even more difficult with the exterior skin burning problem
Videos showed flames engulfing the full height of the building as debris crashed on to cars below
How to control emotions, use technology and “practice perfect” to enhance fireground communications
Strategies the IC can employ to effectively coordinate resources and handle the growing list of tasks
Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander
Fire department incident command procedures should address initial actions, staffing and command transfer
Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski explains how to effectively coach ICs at fire scenes, and shares some first fire do’s and don’ts
Tom Merrill discusses command presence – what it is and why it’s important
UL FSRI study details the effects of flow path control on victim survivability
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Spiral plummeting from burning church in Baltimore underscores importance of setting up fireground collapse zones
El Paso Fire Suppression Technician Eduardo Ramirez was participating in physical training at the fire station when he collapsed late Tuesday night
Comparing urban vs. rural department realities while highlighting a simple service that stops fire in its tracks
Focus on personal, crew, response and scene preparation to support emergency response efforts
The relationship among these principles is vital for effective incident management
Each approach has been around for years, but is their combination the key to limiting firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing agents?
The new strategy gives firefighters a more immediate look at their efforts and is part of the city’s plan to improve safety
Four teenagers were arrested and charged with arson in connection to the blaze
Video shows the firefighter being hoisted from a lower level after the fall and later loaded into an ambulance
Windy conditions and lack of firewalls and sprinkler systems hindered firefighters’ extinguishment efforts
The firefighter became trapped on the third floor while searching for residents reportedly still in the building
Blocked hydrant incident highlights differences between public opinion and fire service best practices
A video showing the illegally parked vehicle with the hose running through it was posted on Facebook
One civilian was rescued from the building’s fifth floor, and firefighters fought to control the fire for more than 24 hours
The captain was rushed to the hospital after coming in contact with the power line
Officials said firefighters pumped water from the Chesapeake Bay due to there being no fire hydrants in the area
For doing their part to help the town, the “Hydrant Heroes” get a ride to school in a fire truck
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