High-rise

High-rise and mid-rise firefighting: Operational divisions, sectors and groups

Part 3 – Outlining the roles and responsibilities of each part of the response effort

High-rise and mid-rise firefighting: Fire attack and stairwell operations

Part 2 – It’s critical to train in actual stairwells to understand the mental and physical requirements of these operations

How to streamline inspections and access critical site information

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Tyler Technologies

A mobile platform helps Indianapolis FD streamline inspections and stay on top of critical information that keeps firefighters and citizens safer and better informed

Man injured in LA high-rise fire dies

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The man, a 19-year-old French citizen, was gravely injured in the blaze at the 25-story apartment building, which was not equipped with sprinklers

LA fire revives push for sprinklers in older high-rises

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City officials had asked for buildings to be retrofitted after a 2013 fire at the same 1960s-era apartment building

8 hurt, 1 critically, in fire at LA high-rise

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Firefighters rescued residents from the roof of the 25-story apartment building during the fire that officials have deemed "suspicious"

Using ‘grim stories’ to help firefighters with decision-making

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This method of guided imagination is designed to improve decision-making in real situations that unfold unexpectedly

High-rise and mid-rise firefighting: Lobby control basics

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What firefighters need to know about the features of the FCC and how to properly train on lobby control

Retired Minn. fire marshal calls high-rise fire 'teaching moment' on sprinklers

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The former fire marshal said sprinklers like those installed in every high-rise unit in St. Paul could have saved lives in the Minneapolis blaze that killed five

Agency cited sprinkler need months before deadly Minneapolis high-rise fire

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A Public Housing Authority document listed sprinklers as a future priority in the 50-year-old building

5 dead, 3 hurt in 'devastating' Minneapolis high-rise fire

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Fire Chief Fruetel described the scene as “an extreme environment of heat and wind-driven fire"

Grenfell Tower Phase 1 report highlights and initial observations

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Detailing the key findings related to the planning, preparations and actions of the London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade 'disappointed' by critical Grenfell Tower report

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An initial inquiry report highlighted "significant systemic failings" by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures

China developing drone to assist firefighters in rescues

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The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology is working on a drone that can search for trapped victims in high-rise building fires by quickly flying through

Firefighter overcomes fear of heights to rescue workers dangling from skyscraper

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Jacksonville Fire Department firefighter Patrick Schneider responded to his first high rise call to save two men who were dangling from the side of the building