Industrial Firefighting
The Industrial Firefighting topic covers news, opinion and training information about providing fire and emergency medical services in all industrial settings, including airports.
Fire crews from around Michigan and Wisconsin continue their aggressive attack as environmental officials monitor the area’s drinking water
Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson, other area FD leaders seeking reimbursement from chemical company following the massive June 14 industrial blaze
One firefighter was injured in the response, which was determined to be the largest in the department’s history, a Phoenix Fire Department spokesman said
Power problem has also left the station with no hot water, spoiled food and rigs parked outside
A state advisory panel has questioned the effectiveness of the fire systems and a convenience store association challenges the need for the costly devices
A fire at the same site caused heavy damage in January 2009
Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the fire did cause a host of other issues
The firefighters were hurt after they they slipped in water, but were not hospitalized
Donations coordinator: ‘This city is a different place. But we still honor our heritage’
Industrial fires demand a different approach to tactics and equipment
Knowing how to use the four-gas detector and ventilation equipment in a must for confined-space rescues
Here’s what you need to know before replacing, or buying your first, airport rescue and firefighting vehicle
Industrial operations are everywhere and we wanted to know what’s the scariest one in your jurisdiction
Here’s a look at the different options available for equipment designed to warn you of the presence of deadly gases
More than 40 firefighters responded to the blaze and the cause of the fire and explosion is still unclear
Oil and gas exploration is growing faster than ever and fire departments will need to be more prepared than ever for tragedy
All employees were out of the building and no one was injured
The fire gutted the international arrivals hall, where passengers pass through immigration and retrieve their luggage
Limited water supply and windy and drought conditions add to the complexity of gaining the upper hand on this structure fire
One man had his legs severed and may lose the other from the injuries
Eleven emergency workers were overcome on the scene
Congress has received a preliminary findings report on the cause of the West, Texas explosion
Firefighters who responded to the initial fire had to wait to enter plant site because conditions were so dangerous
15 cars derailed in the Port of Tampa, spilling ethanol
Another firefighter was pulled from the burning warehouse and taken to the hospital
The girl found on the side of the airplane had injuries consistent with having been run over
The entire town of West was invited to the game where a ceremony was held
Firefighters are still battling the burning oil tanker cars
S.F. fire chief says the investigation has been turned over to FBI
The factory is in the process of being decommissioned and eventually demolished, and the fire likely started as equipment was being dismantled or moved
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation engages its support network in West
Authorities are investigating whether it was a result of over pressurization or some other cause
Hundreds evacuated because of the toxic smoke were allowed to return home