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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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Firefighters called a mayday after part of the building collapsed and sent bricks falling on a firefighter, according to officials
The wall on the south side of the former Weaver Piano & Organ Co. building collapsed as firefighters were still inside
The firefighter, who was on the second floor, was complaining of being short of breath
A mayday call was issued when the captain became separated from his crew while battling an apartment blaze
Lawrenceburg Fire Department firefighter Jason Dickey died after becoming trapped when part of the house collapsed
Providence firefighters Dan Rinaldi and Jay LaSalle were trapped in the fire for 30 minutes after something collapsed in the structure
Three firefighters were transported to the hospital for burns, according to officials