Large Scale Incident
Officials in Maui County say 271 structures were damaged or destroyed, and dozens of people have been injured
Investigation
Four firefighters are among those injured after a 180-foot construction crane boom plunged 45 stories to the Midtown Manhattan streets below
Explosion
Residents reported an explosion in the Newark Housing Authority building that led to the collapse
After a tornado tore through Mayfield, fire crews searched for survivors, evacuated the local jail, and mourned a friend
Tornado
The Weather Channel released footage of a tornado that appeared to touch down in a New Orleans suburb and would later cross the Mississippi River
Real challenges of an MCI from a metropolitan city’s perspective
Fires in expansive structures – in this case 1.2 million square feet – can quickly overwhelm fire protection systems and crews
Fire Attack
About 1,000 people were inside the facility when the fire broke out
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
“We owe them a debt beyond anything my words can express,” said Passaic Mayor Hector Lora. “We owe them this city”
The Ground Zero operation led to advances in incident management that continue to evolve for today’s complex and extreme events
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson, other area FD leaders seeking reimbursement from chemical company following the massive June 14 industrial blaze
Ohio and Kentucky fire departments work in a unified command to manage a fire and hazmat incident on the Brent Spence Bridge connecting the states
The risk management expert offers tips for response efforts with public safety counterparts and details the Lexipol Connect 2020 Virtual User Group Conference
How months of civil unrest forced the fire service to build new community relationships, fight for access, step up communication and protect its members
Fire crews must work with EMS, police and other agencies to prepare and prevent independent operations that could compromise responder safety
4 steps to prepare for a fire involving hazardous or potentially explosive materials
Firefighters must plan the tactical needs for all high-hazard environments in their response area
Fire Attack
Officials said water drops by helicopter were helping significantly as the firefighting effort entered its third day
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
Fire Attack
17 firefighters were transported for evaluation after battling the blaze at Naval Base San Diego
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
How fire departments can coordinate training efforts with other agencies
Incident Management
Reviewing the safety considerations, interagency planning and preplanning tools to aid firefighters
Fire Attack
A least seven homes were heavily damaged or destroyed in Surf City after a massive fire spread quickly among four-story structures on the barrier island
Emergency Preparedness
Teams are working on multiple contingency plans in anticipation of thousands descending on rural Nevada
The study will focus primarily on large-scale fire and emergency medical risks, the resources available and the agreements that may be needed
10 response considerations for high-risk/low-frequency events
Teams from 23 departments took turns working in half-hour shifts during the night after flames broke out at a large mansion in Old Brookville
Jim Beam officials penned an open letter thanking firefighters for their efforts and stating regret over the environmental impact of the fire
Fire Attack
Officials believe letting the fumes burn will have less environmental impact than spraying the fire with water
The Jim Beam warehouse lost 45,000 barrels of bourbon in a massive fire that generated so much heat that fire truck lights melted
