Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Louisville (KY) Apartment Complex
Louisville (KY) firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire Monday that left an apartment complex a total loss, according to reports.
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Lightweight Wood-Frame Construction Concerns in Fast-Food Restaurants
Joe Knitter examines some operations considerations for firefighters in fires at fast-food restaurants built of lightweight construction.
Wood Roof Trusses: Analyzing Collapse
Sal Ancona reviews video from a 2018 North Las Vegas (NV) fire and collapse and examines some lessons from the incident.
Talkin’ Tactics: Spring Garden Township (PA) Structure Fire
Nick Salameh considers some fireground video from Pennsylvania and reviews the benefits of early and effective water application on structure fires.
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Combustible Construction: Podium Wood-Frame Private Dwellings
Salvatore Ancona reviews issues firefighters may encounter when dealing with fires in podium wood-frame private dwellings.
How They Fail: Gusset Plates
Sal Ancona examines the behavior of gusset plates during a recent fire and the lessons learned they provide about structural integrity.
Three-Alarm Fire Causes Millions in Damage at UT Apartment Complex
Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire at an apartment complex under construction in the community of Millcreek, Utah.
Crews Battle West Windsor (NJ) Apartment Fire
Four firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling a multiple-alarm fire at an apartment complex in West Windsor, New Jersey, according to reports.
Training Minutes: Lightweight Wood Frame Construction
Paul Dansbach points out some of the hazards firefighters face in lightweight wood frame buildings.
Firefighters and Construction: Podium Wood-Frame Multiple Dwellings
Podium-style buildings using combustible materials represent an enormous challenge for the fire service, writes Sal Ancona.
Firefighter Basics: Flat Roof Ventilation, Part 1
Mark van der Feyst examines some considerations firefighters need to keep in mind when dealing with flat roofs.
Photos: Firefighters Work at Scene of Major East Troy (WI) Fire
Fire photographer Tim Olk shared some photos from the scene of a large fire that burned an apartment complex last week in East Troy, Wisconsin.