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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A Challenging High-Angle Tree Rescue
Josh Xenakis walks readers through a high-angle tree rescue that took place on the west end of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Tanker Fire
Michael Greco considers the Hasbrouck Heights (NJ) Fire Department's response to a significant truck fire on Route 17.
Operating Ahead of the Handline: Locate, Confine, Control
Alex Deering discusses the water can and being able to use it properly when you’re operating without the protection of a handline.
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Response to Railway Incidents: Train Strikes and Extrication
Trevor Frodge reviews an incident for the West Chester (OH) Fire Department in which a patient became caught underneath a train.
Lessons Learned, Old and New
James Purdom recounts a call at which Grand Prairie (TX) firefighters had a successful rescue, quickly resolved a Mayday, and made a good stop on a fire.
Multiple Children Rescued at Chesapeake (VA) Apartment Fire
Kevin W. Lyons recounts a 2020 apartment fire in Chesapeake, Virginia, that entailed the rescue of multiple children.
A Technical Rescue in Rush-Hour Traffic
Shawn Martin discusses this successful October 2021 technical rescue of a patient trapped in his rolled-over pickup truck by Ozark (MO) firefighters.
Adapting to Supply Chain Disruptions
COVID-19-related manufacturing shutdowns have significantly impacted the American fire service. Ruy Lozano on adapting to supply chain disruptions.
High-Rise Rooftop Fire Challenges Suffolk (VA) Firefighters
Michael J. Barakey offers these key points and lessons learned following the Suffolk (VA) Fire Department’s successful extinguishment of a rooftop fire on a high-rise building.
Vehicle Crash into Building: Not What It Seems?
Thomas Castellow reviews a seemingly "ordinary" incident that could have had a disastrous effect on firefighters responding to the scene.
Best Practices for Tackling Fires in Balloon-Frame Construction
Salvatore Ancona uses a recent response by the Bellmore (NY) Volunteer Fire Department as the perfect example of how best to respond to fires in structures of balloon-frame construction.