This special coverage series offers simple steps all firefighters should know for how to survive an entanglement, along with other hazards – floor collapse, flashover, disorientation and air management issues – so you are better prepared for these all-too-common fireground dangers.
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Use the swim method, grab your wire cutters and get help from other crewmembers
MAYDAY INCIDENTS, NEWS & TRAINING
Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson said none of the injuries were considered life-threatening
Focusing on command post location, VES tactics, high-rise incidents and mayday events
A Milwaukee firefighter suffered burns to nearly 25% of his body during rescues at a well-involved house fire
An FDNY lieutenant was one of six people injured during the church fire in Brooklyn on Easter
Two occupants were also transported to the hospital as a result of the fire
Captain Ronnie Metcalf was treated by EMS for burns before being airlifted to a hospital
The Glynn County Rescue firefighters received second-degree burns on their shoulders, necks, ears, hands and arms
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