But, if you think getting towed is the worst that can happen then you should read this story of one BMW’S “Backdraft” moment. The car was blocking a hydrant. So, firefighters smashed two windows and ...

On Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, a four-alarm fire destroyed the Harvard Plaza office building in Southfield, MI. Early recognition of possible backdraft conditions prevented injuries to firefighters when ...

Last year, I shared some tips on how to deal with common problems the hydrant firefighter faces when forward-laying a supply line into a fire scene. Following that article, I got some calls and ...