Fireground Operations
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A simple way to teach new firefighters the basics of pump operations
Whether it’s conducted on the fly after an incident or as a formal sit-down, intentional after-action reviews serve to level-up training and spur discussion among members
Footage from the battalion chief’s vehicle shows Hutchinson firefighters running as the auto parts store exploded
There have been about 11 heat-related illnesses for responders over the almost two-week duration of the blaze
More than 4,000 firefighters are battling the flames, with 15 percent contained
More than 5,000 firefighters were battling the wildfire that officials expect to linger until the end of August
The firefighter was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after his SCBA mask failed
The firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion after battling the high school blaze
The firefighters were injured when a charged 5-inch supply line ruptured, causing the hose to move out of control and strike them
A GoFundMe page has raised over $20,000 for the hotshot
Chief: Extreme heat dehydrated firefighters very quickly, prompted rapid rehab
The bulldozer rolled over as it was working alongside firefighters to control the blaze
Numerous fire engines responded to the fire due to the high temperatures outside
A firefighter fell through the roof while fighting the blaze and was transported to a local hospital
The man who lived nearby was in the parking lot playing the game when he saw smoke, heard a popping sound and called 911
A week of triple digit temperatures awaited the army of some 3,000 firefighters battling flames in rugged hills and canyons
Nearly 3,000 firefighters are battling the blaze and have saved 2,000 homes
More than 900 firefighters and water-dropping helicopters battled the flames overnight on several fronts
More than 300 firefighters were on the scenes
A false mayday call was dispatched when two firefighters who jumped to an adjacent rooftop could not be located
New training exercise is said to improve footwork and fire hose control
Independent league Joplin Blasters players helped stretch hose for the first firefighter on scene until more help arrived
The SC firefighters were heading home when they spotted the fire, and helped 2 escape
The firefighters were treated for non-threatening symptoms related to heat exhaustion and dehydration
Hundreds of firefighters from across the country are camped outside of Salida, Colo. to fight a wildfire
Fire chief: “There was not enough time for them to escape”
There are 816 firefighters battling the blaze with 48 engines, 7 seven helicopters, 6 bulldozers and other equipment
A solar panel-sparked fire left the firefighter with minor injuries
A captain suffered heat exhaustion and another firefighter fell through a staircase
A compromised supply line is a compromised fire attack; this simple tool can keep the water flowing
The man allegedly pulled the SCBA masks from the faces of three firefighters in a struggle to get him outside
The firefighters were on call fighting the fires from Thursday night to Friday morning
Around 500 firefighters have been battling the two-week-old fire