A university will look into "one of the construction industry's most overlooked safety problems".

This drill simulated a fire scenario on the 19th floor of an office building, caused by careless use of fire during renovation work. High-rise building interiors have dense vertical channels, allowing ...

High-rise firefighting has long been one of the most dangerous and technically demanding challenges for emergency responders worldwide. A recent large-scale drill in Fuzhou City, China, has put that ...

But when that firefighter must ascend 20 flights of stairs in a high-rise, navigate the labyrinthine corridors of a million-square-foot big-box retail center, or penetrate deep into a mid-rise ...

Every time a fire breaks out on an upper floor, questions rise with the smoke: Is the city prepared? What should residents do? And how can firefighters tackle an emergency at such a height?

After an Aug. 30 fire, one group of students was moved about a half-dozen times in two weeks by Yugo Echelon. And the saga isn’t over yet.

Smoke billowing from a window high up in the tower sparked concern among residents and brought the issue of fire safety in ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — One person was taken to the hospital after a fire at a downtown Johnstown apartment building late ...

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Conference Brings National Experts to Address Critical Air Supply Challenges in Modern Firefighting; Municipal Leaders Urged to Understand Firefighter Air Needs To successfully accomplish an interior ...