Fireground Operations
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Understanding the culture, conflict and community expectations associated with firefighter risk-taking
A damaged underground gas line in Ashland triggered a powerful explosion and fire
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A solid Standard of Cover is the blueprint for effective, consistent fireground operations
Fire response begins at the console, and emergency fire dispatchers need a structured protocol to hone their decision-making
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Officials say two young girls and an adult were killed in the massive blast at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont
Within six minutes of the alarm, Fall River firefighters arrived at Gabriel House and launched a heroic rescue effort
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
More than 50 Fall River firefighters, including 30 who were off-duty, responded as residents were trapped inside Gabriel House
Jersey City Fire Chief Jack Johnson said civilians reported vagrants possibly lived in the building
A massive blaze gutted the longtime family-owned boat business in Summit Township, prompting a multi-agency response
The Ogdenburg Department of Public Safety said on social media firefighters identified the structure as suitable for exterior fire operations only thanks to prior knowledge and thorough pre-planning
The hot weather, limited water supply and a large amount of roofing materials inside the building hampered Cleveland firefighters
More than 130 firefighters battled a major fire in Pacoima that destroyed four homes amid exploding fireworks
A fireworks warehouse fire triggered a massive explosion and multiple spot fires near Esparto, prompting evacuations
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Three Philadelphia rowhouses collapsed after a fire and explosion in Nicetown, leaving one person dead and two others hospitalized
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
A massive blaze at The Cooper apartments challenged Fort Worth firefighters, highlighting how modern construction materials can complicate firefighting efforts
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Former Flint Fire Chief Raymond Barton claims he was fired for refusing to alter findings after a house fire where firefighters allegedly failed to search a room where two children later died
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being
Officials say the critically injured firefighter is recovering and credit quick action for preventing fatalities
What new incident commanders should and shouldn’t do before, during and after their first fire
Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
Video captures a dramatic rescue when an explosion and fire at a Cleveland apartment injured five people
Lithium-ion batteries were found at a five-alarm Bronx fire that injured 14 people, including a critically hurt firefighter
Over 100 firefighters battled a blaze at a Costa Mesal building, where flames engulfed trucks, storage pallets and extended into a building
More than 150,000 firefighters have signed the Seatbelt Pledge, but we must do better
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
A four-alarm fire that tore through a long-neglected West Philly apartment building was intentionally set, fire officials say
Firefighters responded to a deep sub-basement fire nearly 200 feet below street level at Grand Central Madison in Manhattan, where crews battled heavy smoke and flames with zero visibility
With state fire deaths above average, the Clayton Fire Department is joining the Firefighter Rescue Survey to help improve rescue tactics through shared real-world data
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