Water Supply
Flames spread through the cockloft of adjoining buildings, forcing firefighters into an exterior attack after a ceiling collapse
A simple way to teach new firefighters the basics of pump operations
Remote shutoffs, emergency sources and lines dedicated for firefighting are the many options being explored
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?
More than 200 firefighters responded to the five-alarm blaze at a south Sacramento industrial park
The blaze at a waterfront home killed one resident and injured two firefighters who tried to rescue her
Officials said the man hampered firefighters’ response to the blaze and shouldn’t have been driving around due to a county stay-at-home order
Understanding how to flow water from the tip, charge the pipe and stay safe
Two triple-decker homes were destroyed in the massive blaze that raged for several hours
Blocked hydrant incident highlights differences between public opinion and fire service best practices
Video captures how hoseline kinks and piling can hamper water flow and advancement efforts
Officials said firefighters pumped water from the Chesapeake Bay due to there being no fire hydrants in the area
In a profession where seconds count, ineffective firefighting equipment can make the difference between life and death
Today’s technology allows pump operators the ability to step away from the rig and focus on the fireground; here are four ways the SAM system can help crews achieve this goal
Jonathan Brumley and Scott Orr discuss whether to flow water while advancing a charged hoseline
The converted Boeing 747 can drop up to 19,000 gallons of water or fire retardant
North Lawrence Fire Department officials said the fire was out by the time they arrived, and another good Samaritan was directing traffic at the scene
Four firefighters suffered minor injuries; standpipe problem required firefighters to stretch a line up some of the building’s stairs
Firefighters took defensive measures, attacking the two-alarm fire from the outside due to the threat from the ammunition in a gun safe
Southern California Edison officials approved a $4 million grant to lease two new helicopters, night vision goggles and associated technology for aerial night flying
Initial observations from the Philadelphia chemical facility fire underscore importance of preplanning and SMEs
Firefighters from 17 neighboring jurisdictions responded to the fire
A back-to-basics drill to ensure crews know how to secure water from various sources
The Ector County Utility District is adding security features to fire hydrants in West Odessa to maintain system integrity and curb water theft
