One Killed, Three Injured in Bridgeport (CT) Apartment Fire
One person was killed and three others injured in a fire inside an apartment building in Bridgeport, Conn., on Monday night.
Fire Attack
The mission of the fire service is saving lives and property, and the main method of accomplishing that is by getting water on the fire, fast. Fire attack is at the heart of firefighters’ lifesaving efforts, and that means having a thorough understanding of water supply, pump operations, hoselines and methods of deployment, nozzles, and application of water.
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Tactical Impact: Considerations for Interior and Exterior Vertical Hoseline Stretches
Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelmann talk with Lieutenant Dave Quick of the Manchester (NH) Fire Department about his article on vertical hose stretches.
Humpday Hangout: Water Supply Options
Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and the other members of the panel consider different water supply options, such as Chicago’s “Quick Water” and FDNY’s “flying stretch."
Rural Water Supply in a Long-Lane Setting
Rural firefighting requires aggressive tender operations, drafting operations, and draft hydrants to maintain critical water flow
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Humpday Hangout: All Things Engine!
Rick Lasky and the panel discuss the ins and outs of engine company operations.
Humpday Hangout: Stretching the Initial Attack Line
In this Humpday Hangout, Rick Lasky and John Salka talk about getting water on the fire and stretching the initial line.
More Fire Attack
Size-Up Considerations for the First-Due Engine
A good size-up is concise, paints an accurate picture of the incident, identifies key hazards, and declares the initial strategy and tactics to other companies.
Engine Company Drafting Operations
Mark van der Feyst provides an overview of some factors firefighters must consider when undertaking drafting operations for water supply.
Considerations for Interior and Exterior Vertical Hoseline Stretches
Dave Quick discusses the challenges firefighters face when tackling multistory building fires and the best methods of combating them.
Engine Operations Then and Now
Today’s firefighting operations are based on past experiences. Jeff Shupe says reviewing our past successes helps pave the way for future fireground success.
Strategies for Conducting a Well-Hole Stretch
Ray McCormack analyzes structural elements, challenges, and tactics that firefighters must consider when performing a well-hole stretch.
Tactics for Deck Gun Blitz Attacks
Chandler Moore examines the situations that present a fire officer with a blitz attack opportunity.
Adopting a Know Before You Go Mentality for Fire Attack
Jack J. Murphy discusses how preplanning has evolved over the decades in the fire service and where firefighters need to go next.
Generation Engine: Sean Duffy
Anthony Rowett and Todd Edwards speak with Sean Duffy about being both safe and tactically proficient on the fireground.
