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Fire devastates Rome: evacuate houses and the RAI headquarters
The fire was allegedly accidentally set by a camp in a park
A vast fire has devastated the city of Rome, putting to hard strain the rescuers. The flames spread in the areas of Piazzale Clodio and Monte Mario, lapping residential areas and…
Italy on the front lines against fires in Albania: solidarity flies on Canadairs
Vast fires ravage Albania, Italy sends two Canadair CL415 firefighters
In a tangible demonstration of European solidarity, two Canadair CL415s of the Italian Fire Brigade ploughed the skies this morning, taking off from Ciampino airport…
New fire blankets: the future of electric vehicle firefighting
The Helena, Alabama, fire department was one of the first to purchase two fire blankets specifically for electric vehicle fires
With the rapid growth in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads, firefighters are facing new…
Two firefighters die in Matera: they were saving a family from flames
In Nova Siri, Matera province, where two firefighters lost their lives while fighting a vegetation fire
Yesterday afternoon in Nova Siri, Matera province, two firefighters lost their lives while engaged in extinguishing a vegetation fire.…
Technology and Emergency: People detection devices under rubble
Locating survivors trapped under rubble is a race against time that requires state-of-the-art detection devices
Locating and rescuing lives trapped under rubble is a fight against time. In such cases, speed of action is crucial, and…
Vacation first aid kit: your personal pharmacy on the road
In order to have the best vacation and a well-deserved rest, you need to be prepared for anything. A well-stocked first aid kit can make the difference
After a long period of work, a nice trip and a well-deserved vacation are ideal for…
Forest fires: preventing them and fighting them
With the hot season and the arrival of increasingly higher temperatures, the threat of forest fires returns; vegetation and wildlife at serious risk as well as the civilian population
As rescue workers, we know how forest fires pose a dire…
Fire Brigade vehicles: a detailed analysis
An Overview of Emergency Vehicles
The Fire Brigade is equipped with a wide array of specialized vehicles capable of handling various emergency situations. These vehicles cater to different operational needs, allowing operators to be as…
The History and Decline of the Fire Pole
From time-saving innovation to safety risk, the evolution of the fire pole in Fire Departments
Origins and Function of the Fire Pole
The firefighter's pole, technically termed the "fire pole", is a tool associated with the profession and…
85 years of dedication: the anniversary of the Italian Firefighters
A Celebration of Courage, Innovation, and Community Commitment
From Origins to Modernity: A Journey of Heroism
The 85th anniversary of the Italian Firefighters marks a significant milestone in the history of one of the country's most…