Collapse
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
Louisville firefighters rescued several from inside the collapsed food coloring plant
Residents have been urged to shelter in place after an explosion ripped through a business in Louisville
One firefighter suffered injuries to his leg and the other suffered injuries to his arm
A firefighter was transported to the hospital after falling through the home’s floor and the roof collapsed on him
The decision comes nearly 10 years after three firefighters were almost killed while battling a fire in a building with a truss roof
While some blame the fire on the number of garment shops, others accused the government of failing to equip firefighters with proper resources
The firefighter suffered minor injuries to the face and was sent to the hospital
Authorities described the building as having a weak structure and it was built more than five decades ago
Sudden collapse of Plasco building is a reminder for all firefighters and commanders to understand risks for building collapse and review high-rise fire tactics
Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours before the collapse; the building came down in a matter of seconds
While trapped in the rubble, firefighter Dustin Luebke held onto Emily Fodness’ hand until they were able to reach her
Firefighters were in the final stages of extinguishing a fire when the roof collapsed
The church was still under construction and workers were rushing to finish it in time for a ceremony
Sioux Falls firefighter Dustin Luebke held Emily Fodness’ hand as crews used small tools to carefully cut through the mattress that cushioned her from the collapsed ceiling above
Four firefighters and two captains were on the second floor of an apartment complex when the floor gave way
The firefighter was pulling plywood from the home, which caused charred planks to fall on top of him
The construction worker was trapped inside an excavator for nearly two and a half hours; he was talking but seriously injured
The roof of the warehouse collapsed, making it too dangerous for firefighters to go inside.
Two additional firefighters were injured and treated for burns to their hands and forearms
The firefighter was buried in drywall before being aided by other firefighters and transported to the hospital
The roof of the plastics warehouse collapsed while they were trying to extinguish the blaze
The mayday call was in effect for 35-40 seconds; they were able to get up and walk away without injury
One firefighter had a possible broken ankle and two suffered smoke inhalation
The firefighters were able to escape, were treated at a local hospital and were later released
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
The firefighter was transported to the hospital for treatment; he is expected to fully recover
Fire chief said there were as many as 300 kids set to be at the rink two hours later
Firefighter John York is recovering well and is grateful for the support he and his family have received from the community
He was conscious and alert when he was taken to the hospital; he was evaluated and later released
The firefighter suffered a neck injury, but was later released from the hospital
No firefighters were injured thanks to the quick actions of the on-scene incident commander
The firefighter fell climbing onto a charred section of the structure; the firefighter was not hurt in the fall
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