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    • Structural Collapse

    The Firehouse.com Structural Collapse product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various structural collapse rescue tools and equipment, shoring, rakers, struts, breaching and breaking tools, airbags and lifting equipment options.
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    Structural Collapse

    Photos: Syracuse, NY, House Explosion Probe Continues

    June 19, 2024
    Syracuse District Chief Matthew Craner said three children under the age of 3 were seriously hurt.
    Crews on scene of car crash, apartment explosion in Cleveland's Mount Pleasant neighborhood
    Structural Collapse

    Cleveland Crash Leads to Building Explosion, Collapse

    Firehouse.com News
    Nov. 20, 2023
    Cleveland firefighters say a woman is missing after as suspected gas explosion collapsed an apartment building that was struck by a car.
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    Technical Rescue

    Two Hurt When Car Crashes into MA Living Room

    Nov. 12, 2023
    The driver and an occupant were injured when a vehicle crashed into a Swansea home, firefighters said.
    Photo by Jay Bradish
    Operations & Training

    Hot Shots 11/23

    Firehouse Staff
    Nov. 10, 2023
    Bradford City Fire Department (BCFD) firefighters were dispatched to an appliance fire in a residence.
    News 2
    LODDS

    Two Firefighters, Occupant Killed in Havana, Cuba, Collapse

    Oct. 5, 2023
    A partial building collapse hours after major rainfall in Havana's old town has left three firefighters dead.
    Photos by Jake Hoffman
    Never stack more than two airbags unless the manufacturer of the airbags specifically allows it. If using different size airbags, always place the smaller airbag on top of the larger one.
    Technical Rescue

    Technical Rescue: Air Lifting Bag Tips and Tricks

    Jake Hoffman
    Sept. 11, 2023
    From the keys to conducting a lift with multiple air lifting bags, to making weight determinations, to everything in between, Jake Hoffman provides the information about using...