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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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The firefighters were listed in fair to good condition; at one point a battalion chief issued a mayday
They were trying to get down the stairs when they ran out of air; two firefighters from another department rescued them
Firefighter Patrick Wolterman, 28, sent a mayday call after falling through the floor into the basement
A firefighter who was on the same hose said that he was unaware that a collapse zone had been established, saying he relied on his commanders to make him aware of dangerous situations
Fire officials said there was nothing around the open elevator shaft to alert firefighters that a hazard was present
The firefighter sent out a mayday call and crews on scene quickly located him; he was uninjured
As Alan Dugan looked back on 2 minutes and 30 seconds of being trapped, he realized he has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving