Structural Firefighting

Barn Fire Tactics and Strategies, Part 1: Agricultural Barns

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:53:00 GMT

Most firefighters would think barns hold nothing but farm equipment and livestock, but sometimes people live inside these structures. Chris Willis discusses tactical considerations for barn fires.

National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System: Arsonists Don't Care

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:18:00 GMT

This week's featured firefighter near-miss report looks at one near miss in an arson fire that reminds us the hazards we face may be intentionally set.

Firefighter Hurt in Fatal TX Fire

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:53:00 GMT

A firefighter suffered a minor injury during firefighting operations at a Tuesday night Austin (TX) house fire that killed one person.

John Mittendorf Questions and Answers on Ventilating Lightweight Roofs

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:12:00 GMT

Retired Los Angeles (CA) Fire Department Battalion Chief John Mittendorf recently gave a Webcast presentation on lightweight roof ventilation. Here are some questions received during the Webcast and John's answers to them.

Four-Alarm Fire at Tyler Perry Studios in GA

Wed, 02 May 2012 13:20:00 GMT

More than 100 firefighters responded to a four-alarm fire Tuesday at filmmaker Tyler Perry's studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cassidian Communications Recognizes Dispatcher of the Month Award

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:33:00 GMT

Cassidian Communications, an EADS North America company, is pleased to recognize Junior Lolly from Liberty County, Fla., 9-1-1 Communications Center, as the Cassidian Communications Dispatcher of the Month.

USFA Releases Residential Building Fires (2008-2010) Topical Report

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:27:00 GMT

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announces the release of a special report focusing on the causes and characteristics of fires in residential buildings.

Documentary Highlights Plight of Detroit Firefighters

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:28:00 GMT

In the same week that the city's fire commissioner created controversy in suggesting that abandoned buildings should be allowed to burn, the plight of Detroit's firefighters took the spotlight in a documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Construction Concerns for Firefighters: Structural Collapse

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:11:00 GMT

During a fire or other emergency incident, firefighters must conduct an ongoing size-up of the scene for signs of structural collapse, Greg Havel writes.

Metal Shark Delivers CBRN Patrol Boat

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Metal Shark Boats has completed delivery of a CBRN-ready 35 Defiant to the Tampa Police Department. A proven law enforcement platform with several sister vessels in service across the U.S., the 35-foot craft will serve as the department's primary patrol and rescue vessel.

FDIC 2012: Knapp on Private-Dwelling Fires

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:18:00 GMT

"All firefighters need to know how important house fires are to our goal of protecting life and property. House fires are the most important alarm we go to," said Jerry Knapp at "Modern Private-Dwelling Fires: Not Just House Fires."

CHFSI and NFFF to Cosponsor 2nd Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:35:00 GMT

The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will co-sponsor a 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb on April 25th at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC.

Firefighting Technology: Darley, Idaho Tech Developments

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:47:00 GMT

Mary Jane Dittmar reviews Darley's defense contract awards from the U.S. military and Idaho Technology's biothreat identification kit.

Firefighting Technology Roundup: Structure Fire Command App, Threat Software Revision

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:56:00 GMT

Mary Jane Dittmar looks at the upcoming release of a structure fire app at FDIC 2012 and a revision to real-time threat data software.

Six-Alarm Fire Extends to 10 Attached Jersey City (NJ) Dwellings

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:24:00 GMT

An early-morning fire on Easter Sunday had residents of 10 attached two-story, wood-frame dwelling running out of their buildings with only the clothes on their backs in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Florida Firefighters Discover Possible Meth Lab

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:26:00 GMT

Bradenton, FL, firefighters responded to what was believed to be a structure fire at an abandoned home. There was no fire. But after clearing the house, they discovered the makings for meth in the kitchen, reports WWSB ABC 7 Tampa.

Thoughts from an Inside Team

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:33:00 GMT

It is three o'clock am, and you are responding as the first due truck company for a phone alarm reporting a possible structure fire.

Video: OH Firefighters Battle Large Apartment Complex Fire

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:46:00 GMT

Multiple fire companies battled an overnight fire Tuesday at a three-story apartment complex in North Royalton, Ohio. Officials say no injuries were reported.

OK Firefighters Describe Near Miss at Building Collapse

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:39:00 GMT

Three firefighters experienced a brush with death when the floor gave way beneath them Monday at a fire scene in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Bodies Recovered Five Days After TX Fire

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:38:00 GMT

The bodies of two non-residents were recovered Monday from the rubble of a Harris County (TX) apartment complex that had burned five days earlier, prompting questions about the thoroughness of the fire response from relatives of the victims.