Communication at Basement Fires
Mike Scotto discusses the importance of communication at basement fires, and the different factors firefighters must understand in advance.
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On January 5, 1995, four Seattle (WA) firefighters were killed in an arson at the Mary Pang Food Products Warehouse.
Humpday Hangout: Basement Fire Tactical Changes
Host Bill Gustin and the rest of the panel welcome special guest Joe Berry to review changes in tactics for fighting basement fires.
Humpday Hangout: Basement Fires and More
Mike Dugan, Bill Gustin, and the rest of the panel are joined by guest Jim Russo to talk basement firefighting.
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MN Firefighters Rescue Two from Three-Alarm Apartment Fire
The Loretto Fire Department pulled two residents from the third floor of a burning apartment building on Loretto and Medina Streets Tuesday.
Firefighters Control Rochelle Park (NJ) House Fire
Fire photographer Tony Greco shared some photos of firefighters responding to a house fire Tuesday in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.
Four Hurt, Including Firefighter, in Bronx (NY) Basement Fire
The FDNY said the flames started in the building on 1096 West Farms Road a little before 8 p.m. Sunday night.
Basement Fires in Low-Rise, Multifamily Buildings
Basement fires in low-rise, multi-family buildings present a number of challenges that preplanning can help mitigate, says Jason Hoevelmann.
Syracuse (NY) Firefighters Control Fire in Unoccupied Home
Syracuse (NY) firefighters responded to a fire that ripped through a vacant home in the city's Washington Square neighborhood.
Firefighting Fridays: Basement Fires
Jeff Shupe and other members of Strategic Fire Training discuss basement fires and the challenges they bring.
Mayday Monday: Basement Fires: Rescue Options
Tony Carroll examines lessons learned from the incident that claimed the lives of Colerain Township (OH) Captain Robin Broxterman and Firefighter Brian Schira.
D.C. Firefighters Rescue Man from Basement Fire
On January 5, D.C. firefighters rescued an elderly man from a burning basement and transported him to an area hospital.