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An internal review calls the Fall River five-alarm fire that killed 10 “one of the most complex” in department history, citing 53 rescues and recommending code changes for high-risk sites
Two fell through third-floor holes during a fire in a building under construction on Chestnut Street
Photos show firefighters using ground ladders and an aerial ladder to rescue occupants during a three-alarm fire in Groton
The firefighters said the house blaze was the worst fire they had seen in their combined 50 years of service
Ruben Ochoa Cruz set a fire at a RoomPlace warehouse that caused $122 million in damage after getting in an argument with his boss about overtime
Firefighter safety doesn’t preclude efficiency, and it is the responsibility of every emergency responder on scene
Beaufort County residents were unable to reach 911 via mobile devices last week after lightning struck a cellphone tower, causing an outage
Releasing air from the nozzle prior to entry ensures firefighter safety by providing adequate flow and pressure
Keith Guest and his family tried calling 911 for an hour and a half as they watched their $1.7 million home burn to the ground after it was struck by lightning
The St. Louis Fire Department says two neighbors rescued a child and were injured when they escaped the blaze through a broken window
A cell phone video captures firefighters rescuing a woman who was trapped on the second floor, in the worst part of the fire
Firefighter training emphasizing experiential learning, combined with inquiry and observation can improve fireground decision making
Police said John Sekerak drenched himself with gasoline and set fire to his house, injuring at least one firefighter
A photographer getting footage of firefighters battling an apartment fire captured the moment Terrell Paci handed an urn to a sobbing woman
About 100 firefighters responded to a fire at Artmor Plastics facility in the past month, which caused $150,000 in damage
The factory was reportedly trying a new food waste system, but the large cardboard boxes kept outside the factory kept igniting
The dead or dying fuels mixed with fire poses an amplified hazard for firefighters
Resource management is key to overcoming access, patient transportation and ventilation challenges in a tunnel rescue
Five years has made a world of difference to first responders on the ground in Boston on race day, thanks to the reliability of FirstNet’s communication network
Fire-Rescue International speaker Joshua Reichert gives his insight into why firefighters should preplan their strategies based on how people react in fires
Groveton EMS was back to “full service” by July 4 after the station and equipment, as well as the owner’s home, were destroyed
Police used pepper balls, which disperse an irritant like pepper spray, were used to break up the crowd at the scene
Richard Crossman said he was “in the back of an ambulance” when his colleagues told him his house was currently on fire
A Camden County Fire Department ambulance and a truck used for extinguishing brush fires were badly burned, emergency management coordinator Christy Saunders said
A child who was playing with a lighter accidentally sparked a blaze that injured 20 firefighters and damaged five homes
Hamilton Township Professional Firefighters posted a photo on Facebook reminding the public that it is illegal to park in front of a fire hydrant
The dog awoke Nana Chaichanhda by banging on the back door, and then ran straight to grab the baby out of the bedroom
Firefighters discovered a major crime scene involving assault, arson, burglary and auto theft, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office
FDNY Deputy Chief Brendan McSweeney said the home that caught on fire was supposed to be vacant
Four firefighters were taken to Decatur Morgan Hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion, and all were discharged
The woman was attempting to escape the fire by using bed sheets to rappel down the building from her third-floor balcony
Firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending to the multiple fuel pumps on site, but the convenience store and casino were almost completely destroyed
Firefighter Justin Costa was saved by California Highway Patrol Officer Geno Cortez and another firefighter while battling a blaze at a market
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