Downtown Blue Ridge Commercial Building Fire
James M. Cornelius recounts some lessons from his fire department's response to a 2023 fire at Danielle Café in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
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Initial Findings from VA Blast That Killed Firefighter Released
Uncontained propane from an underground tank migrated into and around a structure and was ignited by an unknown ignition source.
Mayday, Firefighter Killed in Sterling (VA) House Explosion
One firefighter was killed in a home explosion that sent multiple other victims, including several firefighters, to various area hospitals.
Phoenix (AZ) Firefighters Respond to Propane Explosions
Phoenix (AZ) firefighters responded to multiple propane explosions Wednesday at a propane tank business near Sky Harbor airport.
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Training Minutes: Flaring a 325-Gallon Propane Cylinder
In this Homegrown Training Minutes segment, Jeff Chandler and company review flaring off a 325-gallon propane cylinder.
Omaha (NE) Firefighters Battle Three-Alarm Fire at Chemical Company
Firefighters responded to a fire at an Omaha (NE) chemical company Monday that went to three alarms, according to reports.
Training Minutes: Flaring a 20-lb. Propane Cylinder
In this Homegrown Training Minutes segment, Jeff Chandler and company review how a 20-lb. propane cylinder can be safely flared off.
Firefighters Contend with Explosion, Collapse at Long Island (NY) Fire
Bryan Lopez shares some photos of firefighters working at a recent Long Island fire that involved explosions and a collapse.
Photos: Firefighters Control Massive Multi-Alarm Fire in Schodack, NY
Sidewinder Photography shared some photos from a recent multiple-alarm fire in a commercial garage in Schodack, New York.
Incident Planning Meeting: Yes, You Can
Jerry Knapp examines how a quick planning meeting and understanding of leaders' roles during a large-scale hazmat incident resulted in a successful outcome.
ME Fire Captain Killed in Propane Blast
A Farmington (ME) fire captain was killed in a propane explosion that injured six other firefighters and another person, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
Propane Gas Barbecue Grill Fire: Expect a BLEVE
In fire school you may have been taught that BLEVEs are dangerous and rare occurrences. Well, that’s half right: They are dangerous but, as this incident shows, they can happen at a barbecue grill fire when you least expect an explosion with flying shrapnel. SCOTT JOERGER