Firefighters

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Intense Firefighter Footage Puts You Inside A Burning Building

5:20AM October 25, 2011 | Roberto Baldwin

There are things you instinctually don’t do. Rushing into a burning building is one. Fortunately for the citizens of Detroit, firefighters have tossed those instincts aside and with the help of Contour HD helmet cams have created an incredible video that shows what it’s like to battle a blaze. More »


Gadgets

The Fireball That Could Save Firefighters’ Lives

1:40AM September 14, 2011 | Kwame Opam

Firefighters are awesome, but it doesn’t change the fact that the job puts their lives on the line. This Wi-Fi ball, courtesy of Intel, has sensors built-in that, if thrown into a burning building, could keep our bravest out of harm’s way. More »


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This Firefighter Climbs Buildings Faster Than Spider-Man

7:20AM September 7, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

The World Police and Firefighters Games 2011 happened last week in New York. They came from all over the world to compete but also to celebrate the heroism of these people who save lives risking their own every single day. More »


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Burning Car Explodes Right On Firefighter’s Face, Keeps Working

10:46PM August 24, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

In case there was any doubt, here is another proof of the courage of firefighters: watch as this man stands with his hose right next to a blazing car and the car explodes literally on his face. More »


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Copper Thief Cause Massive Explosion

2:30PM July 19, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Check out this UK video of a row house explosion. Taken by the Engine cam, it’s frightening and amazing at the same time. More »


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Watch The Heroic And Crazy Flying Firefighters In Action

12:35AM May 14, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Last April, wildfires engulfed 200,000 acres of woods and 150 homes at Possum Kingdom Lake, Texas. This spectacular video shows the biggest guns of the Forest Service fighting against the uncontrollable flames. More »


Science

Inside The San Francisco Fire Department’s Wooden Ladder Factory

1:40AM October 2, 2010 | Matt Buchanan

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Sounds crazy (wood + fire?) but the SFFD’s one of the few to still use wooden ladders – they don’t conduct electricity – which they build with Douglas fir that’s been matured for 15 years. More »


Sidewinder Mask Has Every Bell And Whistle A Lifesaver Hopes For

9:36PM April 7, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Let’s get a rather important fact out of the way first: it’s just a concept. Little boys reading this should cross it off their list to Father Christmas now, before their hopes rise even higher. More »


Firegard Robot Concept Slinks In And Saves In Fiery Situations

5:30AM March 22, 2010 | Jack Loftus

I could have sworn I killed this thing while playing Mass Effect 2 the other day, but the designer says this is actually a benevolent, firefighting automaton called Firegard that’s meant to aid firemen in the field, not kill them. More »


Science

Sensors For Firefighters Will Save Lives But Ruin A Backdraft Remake

10:00AM February 23, 2010 | Brian Barrett

Two professors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are going to pack a building to the gills with very expensive sensors that took a decade to create. Then they’re gonna burn that sucker down. You know, for science. More »