Humpday Hangout: Commercial Building Fires
Brian Zaitz and other members of the ISFSI address how firefighters can properly train for operations in commercial structures.
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Fire Rips Through NJ Strip Mall, Damages Several Shops
A fire ripped through a strip mall in Fair Lawn early Friday, damaging several businesses.
Oregon Fire Largest Burning in the United States, Thunderstorms and High Winds Exacerbate It
Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms in Oregon propel the largest active fire in the nation.
Several Firefighters Injured as Northern California Fires Continue to Burn
More than a dozen firefighters were hurt in Northern California as they tackle and suppress several wildfires.
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One Hospitalized as Pepper Spray Goes Off During ‘Twisters’ Movie at Destiny USA (NY)
A pepper spray canister was set off in a movie theater, causing the hospitalization of an individual after an immediate evacuation.
19 Connecticut Firefighters Deployed to Help Fight Oregon Wildfires, Officials Say
Nineteen Connecticut firefighters were deployed across the country to assist in battling fierce Oregon wildfires.
Dog Trapped in Hot Car Rescued by Colorado Springs (CO) Firefighters
The Colorado Springs Fire Department answer a life-threatening call concerning a dog that was trapped in a hot car for almost two hours.
Firefighters Respond to Grass Fire in Boise Foothills (ID) That Left Thousands Without Power
A half-acre grass fire left thousands without power as firefighters worked to contain the fire.
Firefighters Respond Via Watercraft to Put Out NY Fires
Firefighters traveled by boat to a post-tornado fire that destroyed a garage, two sheds, and a camper.
Three Firefighters Injured, Seven Displaced in CT House Fire
A local fire official said three firefighters were injured and at least seven people were displaced in a Wall Street residence fire on Saturday,
Firefighting: Why We Do This Job
So, why do you want to be a firefighter? Mike Risk looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly and considers what motivates people to want to do the job.
Fire History and LODD Calendar: July
Review some of the significant fire events in the month of July, including the Hackensack Ford Fire, the Hartford circus fire, and more.