International Firefighting
The international firefighting resource page covers news and training information about international fire and emergency medical departments, with a focus on major incidents and lessons learned and what the U.S. fire service can learn from increased networking and collaboration.
French officials said the high-speed railway vandalism has paralyzed travel to Paris
Winkler, known as the Fonz from “Happy Days,” was evacuated during a hotel fire in Dublin
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell details the historic event that’s expanding international collaboration
Hundreds of U.S. firefighters are currently deployed or tasked to deploy to assist their Australian counterparts in battling the worst wildfires in the continent’s history
More than 150 U.S. firefighters are already in Australia fighting blazes that have killed 25 people and destroyed 2,000 homes
Multiple groups of firefighters are being sent on 30-day deployments to help fight the wildfires that have killed 17 people
More than 30 animals, including chimpanzees, orangutans and gorillas, were killed in the New Year’s blaze
Thousands in the southeast portion of the country have been forced to take shelter on beaches as fires spread
A volunteer firefighter died and two others were injured when a fire truck overturned
From dangerous structure fires to active shooter events, firefighters faced many significant incidents in the 2010s
The two volunteer firefighters were killed and three were injured when a fire truck crashed into a tree and went off the road
Three people have died and 100, including 20 firefighters, have been injured after severe bushfires broke out last week in Australia’s most populous state
The owner of the farmhouse admitted to causing the blast, which killed three firefighters and injured two others
Officials said they found a timer and gas canister in the rubble, leading them to believe the explosion was deliberate
Detailing the key findings related to the planning, preparations and actions of the London Fire Brigade
An initial inquiry report highlighted “significant systemic failings” by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures
The retired 1997 Luverne fire truck, which has a 1,000 gallon tank, will be used in rural areas
The converted Boeing 747 can drop up to 19,000 gallons of water or fire retardant
Key takeaways from the in-depth New York Times article detailing the risky firefighting efforts at the beloved monument
It is an enlightening experience to visit with firefighters when traveling, whether across the country or around the world
A 41-year-old man has been taken into custody and told police he had scattered “fluid-like petrol” at the site
French President Emmanuel Macron honored firefighters for the bravery and courage in fighting the fire that nearly devoured Notre Dame Cathedral
Key tactics impacted command decisions related to saving iconic bell towers
Firefighters face multiple hazards at cultural icon as it continues to burn
Fire Chief Jean-Claude Gallet said that the structure of the cathedral had been “saved and preserved overall” and its bell towers were safe
Your jurisdiction likely does not have a building as old or as historic as the Notre Dame cathedral, but it is sure to have buildings of local importance that need preplans
The iconic spire of the Notre Dame cathedral collapsed as a fire raged on the roof of the cathedral
Five Marin firefighters will be working with Firefighters Without Borders California, an organization of professional firefighters and EMS personnel who work to improve global fire operations
Police apprehended four suspects, but only three were connected with the shootings
Volunteer firefighters in Bensheim, Germany used a pole to hold the plump rat still while they lifted the manhole cover and released the animal
Police said the fire caused life-threatening injuries to the father of the children and less severe injuries to their mother
Most stations are built with the same purpose in mind, but some designs just stand out
The fire department had been called due to a gas leak in the bakery
