Fireground Operations
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FDNY battled the fire at a former coffee warehouse in Brooklyn, attacking from the exterior and with the Marine 9 fireboat
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
Officials said the heat from the fire caused the firefighter to be burned by his own sweat under his protective gear
Another firefighter was also injured during the fire in Forth Worth on Wednesday
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Research Engineer Keith Stakes about coordinated fire attack efforts
The three Staten Island house fires were fought by more than 160 personnel between Monday and Tuesday
One firefighter suffered second-degree burns to his neck and another suffered a minor back injury
Tips, ideas and tricks of the trade that experienced firefighters have shared to help others become better and safer firefighters
Phillipsburg Fire Chief Rich Hay said firefighters faced difficult conditions fighting the blaze within the plant’s pollution control system
Firefighting efforts at the chlorine plant were complicated by low water pressure and storm debris
Video shows the multi-story building engulfed in flame with fire bursting from the roof and windows
The Mesquite (Texas) Fire Department focused on turnout gear additions and cleaning, SCBA scrubbing and exhaust removal
About half of Philadelphia’s on-duty firefighters were called to battle the blaze
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