Fireground Operations
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The San Francisco assistant chief talks tactical tips for dominating the fire
The three-alarm fire in Millville was complicated by water supply issues, collapsing structures and a severed gas line
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
Officials believe letting the fumes burn will have less environmental impact than spraying the fire with water
Emergency crews responded to small vegetation fires, gas leaks and reports of cracked roads
The blaze provided for an impressive show early Thursday as shells and rockets burst through the metal containers
Daviess County Fire Department fire station was struck by lightning Tuesday evening and caught fire
The Jim Beam warehouse lost 45,000 barrels of bourbon in a massive fire that generated so much heat that fire truck lights melted
Firefighter calls mayday after roof collapse separates interior crew
Initial observations from the Philadelphia chemical facility fire underscore importance of preplanning and SMEs
Firefighters from 17 neighboring jurisdictions responded to the fire
About 150 firefighters battled the blaze, which presented problems because of the “heavy fire,” the “hot night” and the proximity of the affected houses
A back-to-basics drill to ensure crews know how to secure water from various sources
A review of basic fire development, tactical approaches and residential building construction
Twice this spring, the Forest Service has encountered drones while its aircraft have been flying over wildfires
3D models can give firefighters the safest approach choice that meets burning objectives, while at the same time predicting smoke conditions
Firefighters were forced to take an offensive stance from inside the house to save as many reptiles as possible
The webinars will cover security for places of worship and how to prepare for complex attacks
Focus on front-line operations, structured scalability and agency-specific enhancements
The Ector County Utility District is adding security features to fire hydrants in West Odessa to maintain system integrity and curb water theft
The valve for the hydrants at the complex had been shut off, preventing crews from using any of the property’s hydrants
An unsecure scene presents the potential for violence, and a risk to firefighter safety
Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
More firefighter near-miss reports are expected from these facilities with unique hazards to employees and firefighters
50 firefighters responded to the blaze fueled by pallets of paper, plastics and other recyclables
Firefighters responded to find the single story, wood framed duplex home engulfed in flames and smoke
The fan uses the same lithium ion batteries as those used in the Dewalt or Milwaukee lineup of power tools
Water issues force city officials to consider adding additional fire hydrants
Deputy Chief Stephen Stanton said firefighters were working to rescue two people trapped inside one home before it collapsed
The video showcased the danger of fighting fires in vacant buildings, firefighters said
By default, many firefighters are prone to pulling a smaller fire hose line, but sometimes a larger diameter is necessary
The two firefighters fell through a hole on the third floor of an apartment building and plunged two stories
The new fans are designed to withstand the same intense environments as firefighters themselves encounter
