Water Supply
A brief water loss triggered a flashover and mayday during a house fire in Hillsdale
Kennet Engine 24’s officer found a nonverbal teen with autism in a second-floor bedroom while firefighters advanced a hoseline
Investigators have not found evidence of criminal intent, though the judge reportedly received threats before the blaze
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?
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
