Rapid Intervention Size-Up
The Mayday is an incident within an incident, and RIT members must be prepared to respond by conducting a continuous rapid intervention size-up.
Structural Firefighting
Firefighting in the built environment entails controlling and extinguishing structure fires and protecting the lives of those who live and work in them. That’s the focus of most municipal fire departments, and it entails an aggressive and thoughtful firefighting response to building fires, including water application, search, rescue, ventilation, and overhaul, among other things. Access our extensive library of training information on structure fire response.
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Tactical Impact: Modern Firefighting Tactics in Residential Structures
Jim Silvernail and Jason Hoevelman speak with P.J. Norwood and Sean Gray about their new article in Fire Engineering.
The Mikey G. and Mikey D. Show: Dan Madrzykowski and the FSRI
Mike Gagliano and Mike Dugan talk with guest Dan Madrzykowski about the history of fire research and what the FSRI is currently up to.
Woman Dead, Man Airlifted to Hospital after NY House Explosion
Firefighters arrived to find debris from the home and the smell of propane in the air.
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Children, Woman Jump From Burning CT Multi-Family Home; Caught by People on Ground
Four people and three dogs were rescued from a burning multi-family home in Middletown.
Sixty Firefighters Battle Fire at Mexican Restaurant in Colorado Springs (CO)
A longtime fixture in the Colorado Springs food scene is closed following a two-alarm fire Sunday.
More Structural Firefighting
One Killed in MD Apartment Fire
One person was killed Monday when a pre-dawn fire swept through a three-unit apartment building,
Rescuers Find Another Person’s Body at Distillery Explosion Site
Another body has been found after an explosion at a Jose Cuervo distillery in Mexico, bringing the death toll to six.
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,
Humpday Hangout: Ground Ladders
Rick Lasky, John Salka, and Paulie Capo talk with Clearwater (FL) Battalion Chief Brian Schonborn about ground ladders.
Controlled Tactical Aggression
Individuals must effectively lead themselves before they can effectively lead others. Mike Norris on how firefighters can mitigate the effects of stress on decision making.
NJ Firefighter Suffers Serious Arm Injury at Motel Fire
A firefighter seriously hurt her arm and one guest suffered minor injuries at a motel fire in New Jersey.
At Least 41 Die In a Fire at a Building Housing Workers in Kuwait
Officials said the fire appeared to be linked to code violations.
40-Plus Horses Killed, One Person Injured in OH Barn Fire
One person was injured and at least 43 horses were killed in a large barn fire Saturday afternoon in Logan County.
