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New mandatory training simulates the 2011 ventilation incident that killed Lieutenant Todd Krodle, sharpening rapid rescue tactics
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
An official said the firefighters were hurt climbing a staircase that gave way inside one of the buildings
Firefighters kicked in doors and ushered out residents when they arrived on the scene
Kathy Reitan turned right instead of her usual left-hand turn due to traffic and was able to warn residents after seeing smoke coming from a chimney
Firefighters encountered 20-foot flames, as well as syringes strewn across the inside and outside of the house
Officials said over 200 firefighters responded to the blaze at a four-story building near the Bronx Zoo
Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said firefighters saved some people, but “this loss is unprecedented”
More than 30 firefighters responded in subfreezing temperatures; the horses died from smoke inhalation
The fire spread from the first floor to additional landings in the five-story building in seconds, officials said
Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro called the fire, “historic in its magnitude,” because of the number of lives lost
Steven Jon Gillitzer and his wife died while attempting to rescue their three grandchildren from the home
The firefighter is being treated in the intensive care unit after responding to a house fire
Officers Corey Helms and Dylan Cole rescued the children after a woman in the house threw him the keys to the front door
New technology, equipment and systems – from fire suppression, to the cloud, to drones – are impacting fire service delivery capabilities
Officials said the fire is 88 percent contained and is not expected to make any further forward progress
A 76-year-old man died in his apartment; officials said the fire was accidental and caused by smoking
Firefighters quickly contained the blaze that was sparked by the explosion before the home was seriously damaged
At its peak, the fire drove about 100,000 people from their homes
Fire officials said the toll could rise as rescuers continue to search the building after putting out the fire
Rainy Lake Oil Co. erupted in huge plumes of fire, fueled by eight or nine tanks inside the company’s warehouse
Fire officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation
Crews were able to recover her dress and diamond ring and the groom-to-be managed to avoid seeing the dress
Officials estimate the Thomas Fire will grow to become the biggest in state history before full containment
Firefighters said unattended candles “and many of the holiday traditions we all hold dear” often cause fires
Officials said the fire was accidental but the cause was not immediately pinpointed
San Diego-based Cory Iverson was assigned to the blaze northwest of Los Angeles, which has become the fourth largest in California history
