Attached Garage Fire and Collapse
Patrick Grace recounts the events from a 2024 garage fire in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and considers firefighting lessons learned.
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Void Spaces in Private Dwelling Contribute to Fire Extension
James Kovacs reviews a December 2023 structure fire in Passaic, New Jersey, that underscores the need for firefighters to recognize problematic building construction features.
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Seattle Fire Department Boat Storage Fire
Mike Gagliano reviews a fire at a boat storage structure in Seattle and the challenges firefighters faced during the incident.
17 min read
Fires in Detached Garages
Mike Ciampo reviews a garage fire response by firefighters with the Little Ferry (NJ) Fire Department.
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Lessons Learned at a Virginia Apartment Building Fire
On April 13, 2022, Suffolk (VA) Fire & Rescue (SFR) was presented with a fast-moving fire in an occupied residential apartment building that challenged firefighters.
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Fire in a Chicago Renovated Building
Developers and corporations are investing and making money on renovated buildings. The Chicago (IL) Fire Department had a fire in such a building.
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Converted Porches
Enclosed porch fires can present many challenges to firefighters. Mike Ciampo on the Wyckoff (NJ) Fire Department's response to a recent fire.
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Fire in Baltimore Row Homes
When dealing with a fire this advanced on arrival, it is always best to call for additional help as soon as possible.
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Saving a Life in Seattle: Hoarder Home Rescue
Multiple reports of fire in a single-family residence interrupted the morning routine for the Seattle (WA) Fire Department on a sunny Saturday in February.
23 min read
Northbrook (IL) Garage Fire
Mike Dugan takes a closer look at some of the obstacles Northbrook (IL) firefighters faced during a fire in an attached garage.
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Passaic (NJ) Queen Anne Dwelling Fire
When firefighters arrive at a Queen Anne dwelling fire, they’ll often have their hands full from the start, says Mike Ciampo.
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Unexpected Building Feature at Evanston (IL) House Fire
Firefighters should always expect the unexpected. Mike Dugan reviews a recent fire in Evanston, Illinois.
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