Large Scale Incident
Several FDs responded to a fire involving a large woodchip pile at a Longview paper mill
Hundreds of first responders participated in several small group and full-scale exercises at Willoughby South High School
3 cars of a 7-car Amtrak train derailed after colliding with a truck in Ventura County
Technological advances allow wireless devices to handle significant data flows on the fire scene
Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel said that firefighters confronted a “chaotic” situation when they arrived with victims outside in the front and back of the building as well inside while a heavy fire raged on the first floor
Initial observations from the Philadelphia chemical facility fire underscore importance of preplanning and SMEs
It was the second blaze at the refinery this month, following a June 10 fire in which no injuries were reported
About 150 firefighters battled the blaze, which presented problems because of the “heavy fire,” the “hot night” and the proximity of the affected houses
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
One female and three males had died by the time firefighters had arrived Saturday afternoon, Fire Chief Harold Scoggin
Inter-agency communication gaps and information hoarding stands in the way of fire prevention
Public safety officials in Oakland have long been aware that people live and party in warehouses
The deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history killed 119 people 70 years ago this week and led to new and lasting fire safety standards for hotels and other public buildings
A fire official said inspectors responding to a complaint found no valid permit, unsafe conditions and other violations
The massive blaze destroyed or damaged 15 structures and several first responders suffered minor injuries
While a full picture of the Ghost Ship fire tragedy will be slow developing, these things are clear now
Authorities said two police officers and one firefighter were hurt
Being prepared ahead of out breaks, balanced by the appropriate amount of investment is key to success
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Much has changed in the fire service as a result of 9/11, here’s a look at what we learned and failed to act on, and those things we simply didn’t learn
A recent National Academy of Medicine discussion paper describes best practices for EMS and hospital responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks
The FBI has loosened its security requirements for terrorism-response training and can tailor it to each community’s needs
In the midst of chaos, Facebook was a valuable tool for a water-rescue task force; here’s what they got right and what they’ll change
Over 3,000 people have been evacuated as of Saturday
A week of triple digit temperatures awaited the army of some 3,000 firefighters battling flames in rugged hills and canyons
Party for middle and high school students attacked, victims ranged in age from 12 to 27
Thirteen fire departments fought fire at the structure built in the 1800s; one firefighter was injured, but his condition was unknown
No group has claimed responsibility, but French officials are calling the attack an act of terrorism
Transportation officials and railroad representatives have touted the rules as a key piece of their efforts to stave off future disasters, following a string of fiery derailments and major spills
Two four-car trains collided head on in Italy, killing at least 22 and injuring many others
The attacks made Thursday the deadliest day for U.S. law officers since the Sept. 11, 2001
Although firefighters contained the blaze, they declared the building a total loss
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