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Strategy and Tactics
Extinguishment as First Rescue Tactic

What action would you take immediately upon arrival at the scene of a structure fire with victims trapped? Mike Kirby and Tom Lakamp help you answer that question by taking a look at staffing levels, victim location, fire behavior and other key fireground elements.
(Friday, April 12, 2013) read
Tags: extinguishment, people trapped, put out the fire, rescue, victims trapped, Firefighting Operations
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Firefighters Help Free Man Trapped While Hunting for Lottery Ticket

A 76-year-old man trapped himself in an underground waste paper container in Amsterdam after he clambered in to hunt for a lottery ticket.
(Thursday, January 3, 2013) read
Tags: lottery ticket, people trapped, rescue
Training
The Importance of Rescue Preparation

Every year, firefighters make valiant efforts to try to rescue people trapped in structure fires, but many firefighters will go their entire career without ever being called to a fire that involves trapped victims. As John Tippett points out, whether or not you’re called to rescue an individual, it’s imperative that you remain prepared.
(Sunday, July 15, 2012) read
Tags: Fire Fighter Near Miss Reporting System, high-risk/low-frequency event, maximum-risk incident, near miss, people trapped, rescue preparation, savable life, victims trapped, Firefighter Safety, Strategy and Tactics
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Multiple Rescues During D.C. Apartment Fire

Over two dozen rescued from Northwest apartment fire.
(Tuesday, May 31, 2011) read
Tags: people trapped, rescues

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