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Our truck company was dispatched to a natural gas explosion. Upon arrival we were presented with a burning foundation from what was formerly a 2 story home. The only thing left standing was the chimney with a debris field hundreds of feet in diameter surrounding the former … [Read more...]

Sunday, August 22, 2004A man who rescued a handicapped friend from a burning house, then ran back inside to try to battle the flames, himself had to be rescued by two city firefighters last night, police and fire officials said. The drama unfolded on Gauntt Street, a … [Read more...]

This specific CLOSE CALL brings up a number of considerations such as the occupancy (vacant), firefighters working alone, accountability and the issue of staffing on the fireground-AND the RIT Team.On Friday night, our fire department responded to a fire in a 2-1/2 story … [Read more...]

Dear FFCC.com:I was the Incident Commander and these two firefighters did an outstanding job in not only rescuing the victim, but keeping their composure when all went bad. They we able to rescue the victim and themselves just prior to the 1st floor lighting off. The victim was … [Read more...]

Dear FFCC.com:I was the Incident Commander and these two firefighters did an outstanding job in not only rescuing the victim, but keeping their composure when all went bad. They we able to rescue the victim and themselves just prior to the 1st floor lighting off. The victim was … [Read more...]

At approximately 0400 hrs. E6, Q6, E2, E1 and Battalion 3 were dispatched to a reported house fire. Upon arrival, we saw that a single bay detached garage was fully involved. After stretching lines to the adjacent backyard, Aerial Operator Eddie S. and I were assigned to do a … [Read more...]