Water Supply
Over 100 firefighters from 25 departments battled a large blaze at Daybreak Foods’ Clearfield facility
The hot weather, limited water supply and a large amount of roofing materials inside the building hampered Cleveland firefighters
Firefighters responded to a deep sub-basement fire nearly 200 feet below street level at Grand Central Madison in Manhattan, where crews battled heavy smoke and flames with zero visibility
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
The valve for the hydrants at the complex had been shut off, preventing crews from using any of the property’s hydrants
Permanently discontinuing water use would effectively shut down the facility, a known point source for PFOS and PFAS contamination stemming from the use of firefighting foams
Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
Rural fire departments routinely make contact with homeowners who have water sources on their land to see if an agreement can be set up in advance for access
The system check showed that the church has done all it can do to protect itself from a fire similar to the one that tore through Notre Dame Cathedral
Water officials say they believe the extreme heat of the firestorm created a “toxic cocktail” of gases in burning homes that got sucked into the water pipes when the system depressurized
Fire Chief Jean-Claude Gallet said that the structure of the cathedral had been “saved and preserved overall” and its bell towers were safe
Check out the products the FireRescue1 team had a first-hand look at during the week-long conference in Indianapolis
Water issues force city officials to consider adding additional fire hydrants
The customizable pump can accommodate up to four Holmato rescue tools simultaneously without using gas engines, diesel engines or electric motors
By default, many firefighters are prone to pulling a smaller fire hose line, but sometimes a larger diameter is necessary
Anaheim Fire & Rescue posted photos of a fire hose going through the broken windows of a car and urged the public to be aware of fire hydrants
Fire foam, advances in fire pump systems combat lightweight construction fire speed and contaminate hazards
Moores Mill Fire Department Capt. Zachary Taylor said the first car got stuck on top of the hose, and the second slid over it
Baltimore County Fire Department spokesperson Tim Rostkowski said it was the first time in his career he had heard of two fire hydrants simultaneously freezing up
Extreme weather, natural disasters and line breaks can damage fire hydrants and limit water supply
Releasing air from the nozzle prior to entry ensures firefighter safety by providing adequate flow and pressure
Incident preplanning, water supply knowledge and mutual aid agreements were key to success in abandoned factory fire at the top of a mountain in Cumberland, Md.
Hamilton Township Professional Firefighters posted a photo on Facebook reminding the public that it is illegal to park in front of a fire hydrant
The Remotely Activated Snorkel Site uses robot-controlled valves to tap into an area’s municipal water system, allowing quick access for snorkel helicopters
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