Why firefighters in LA can’t use salt water from the ocean to battle wildfires
Seawater may be plentiful, but its salty drawbacks make it a last resort for battling flames.
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Firefighters in the Amazon are heroes. Scientists want you to see their story
They do a job that's crucial but often goes unnoticed. This short film puts them in the spotlight.
Meet Dragon Firefighter: A robot that uses water to fly
The robot spews water from its body, resembling how dragons are depicted spouting fire from their mouths in movies and ...
This firefighting robot could help human firefighters escape danger unscathed
If there is a fire emergency, here is a firefighter robot that will go in first. So that human firefighters ...
Wristbands show firefighters are exposed to a lot of cancer-causing chemicals — even when they’re not at a fire scene
Being a fireghter comes with a greater risk of cancer, regardless of whether they are called to put out a ...
Salem Fire Department veteran explains basic fire behavior with a burning dollhouse
Know how it acts and stay safe.
