Water Supply
Videos highlight how some fire departments are thinking outside the box to make training both educational and fun
Mutual aid companies worked in the snow to supply water to an apartment fire in Geneva Township
Firefighters from several departments faced limited access and water supply, as well as collapses on the fireground in Chelsea
Sutphen and Hale team up to build an industrial pumper with a unique design that delivers more flow and maximizes efficiency
Police say the man tried to pull the hose away from the firefighters
Officials said firefighters were hampered by low water pressure at the scene
Officials said the firefighter was knocked into the air by a supply line that suddenly jerked
Chicopee Chief Daniel Stamborski cited multiple delays during the manufacturing process, especially in obtaining parts, in the early days of the pandemic
Sections of the hose burst, interrupting firefighting efforts
Officials said the firefighters became disoriented and were assisted from the house by other firefighters
Beavertown Rescue Hose Company Firefighter/EMR Craig Ginter, 57, was helping pump water at a fill site when he suffered a cardiac arrest
Firefighters had to continuously retrieve water from a nearby resort and could only fight the blaze for a few minutes at a time
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
A Cedar Rapids spokesperson said extremely cold temperatures likely contributed to the hose failure that left two firefighters with fractures
The Cedar Rapids firefighters sustained blunt force trauma and one was knocked unconscious, officials said
Milford firefighters were hampered by an “inoperable” fire hydrant during the blaze that damaged four tractor-trailers
Helmet camera video shows a Bladensburg (Prince George’s County) volunteer firefighter cursing at a D.C. firefighter after an engine was parked on a hose line
An inventor joins forces with an industry giant to speed development and further innovation of an automated flow control system
A firefighter’s guide to size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive
The fire department report stated that Firefighter Jason Cortez may have accidentally opened the valve and cited COVID-19 restrictions in requiring firefighters to do some training tasks alone
Guidance for an apparatus committee charged with developing specifications for a new pumper
Video highlights how the first hoseline pull can impact the entire operation
When just getting to the fire often involves a good hike, these portable personal fire pumps lighten the load
Captain Jonathan Hall details the engine company’s need for speed
An unlikely inspiration, an audacious goal and a willingness to sacrifice money and career led to a breakthrough in pump operations
Firefighting efforts at the chlorine plant were complicated by low water pressure and storm debris
The Bell UH-1 helicopter was on a water-dropping mission for the 1,500-acre Hills Fire in Fresno County; SAR team mobilized
Review NFPA 1901, define the pumper’s mission, calculate weight, consider pump types and CAFS, and more
What firefighters need to know about size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive
Video shows how even a minor hose issue can delay operations
Solving challenges at every step makes a big impact on the safety of people and property
With financial woes striking, how will fire departments need to adapt for continued service delivery?