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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_firefightingHistory of firefighting - Wikipedia

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   The first known female firefighter, Molly Williams, took her place with the men on the dragropes during the blizzard of 1818 and pulled the pumper to the fire through the deep snow. Fighting a fire in New York City, 1869 illustration. On 1 April 1853, Cincinnati, Ohio featured the first career fire department made up of 100% full-time employees.

2. www.rbth.com › 334547-soviet-firefighting-tanksWhy did the Soviets use TANKS to extinguish fires? (PHOTOS)

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   The new firefighting tank was based on the Soviet-made T-62 battle tank. The Impulse-2M had a 50-barrel multiple-launch cannon for launching capsules charged with water, sand or extinguishing powder.

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3. www.warhistoryonline.com › history › big-windCross between a T-34 Tank & MiG-21 Jet. Putting oil well ...

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   Oct 4, 2018 · Frankenstein’s Fire Truck. By the late 1980s, the Russians had developed a simple form of this super pressure washer. By strapping an engine from a MiG-15 fighter onto the bed of a truck, they created a machine that could blast powerful jets of air and water. This was used to clear snow off runways and fight large fires.

4. firenews.com › the-history-of-firefighting-fromThe History of Firefighting: From Ancient Times ... - Fire News

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   Jul 25, 2023 · Firefighters receive comprehensive training in fire suppression, hazardous materials response, and medical assistance. LEARN MORE WITH FIRE NEWS. From ancient bucket brigades to cutting-edge technologies, the history of firefighting is a testament to human ingenuity, bravery, and the ongoing battle against fire.

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5. www.firerescue1.com › firefighting-historyA history of wartime firefighting – and what firefighters ...

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   Apr 6, 2022 · This is certainly not the first time in recent history that firefighters worked in the middle of a war zone. There have been many firefighting efforts in the 20 th and 21 st centuries worth ...

6. nationalinterest.org › blog › rebootThis Russian Tank Fights Fires With a Jet Engine | The ...

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   Sep 16, 2021 · The idea for the fire-fighting jet-engine tank was that water stored in the T-55’s water tanks could be pumped in front of the jet engine. The strong amounts of wind and exhaust created by the ...

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   What is a firefighting jet engine tank?

   • The idea for the fire-fighting jet-engine tank was that water stored in the T-55’s water tanks could be pumped in front of the jet engine. The strong amounts of wind and exhaust created by the jet engine could push small water droplets towards fires. Range was probably no more than a couple hundred meters, maximum.

   This Russian Tank Fights Fires With a Jet Engine

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   Are firefighting tanks still in use?

   • Further research indicates that the firefighting tank enjoyed only a short lifespan in the early 1990s and is likely no longer in use. One of them at least is now a museum piece, at the German Fire Museum at Fulda in Hesse, Germany. More’s the pity, a fire-fighting tank would be a wonder to see.

   This Russian Tank Fights Fires With a Jet Engine

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   Why did firefighters use tanks?

   • Secondly, tanks were thought to be useful for another purpose: to ram the burning debris and hence break the flame into smaller pieces which could be extinguished easier. Lastly, the armor of tanks could protect personnel from shrapnel and shell fragments, which was a problem for firefighters working at military and artillery warehouses.

   Why did the Soviets use TANKS to extinguish fires? (PHOTOS)

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   Would a fire-fighting tank be a wonder to see?

   • More’s the pity, a fire-fighting tank would be a wonder to see. Caleb Larson is a multimedia journalist and Defense Writer with The National Interest. He lives in Berlin and covers the intersection of conflict, security, and technology, focusing on American foreign policy, European security, and German society.

   This Russian Tank Fights Fires With a Jet Engine

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   How has firefighting changed over the years?

   • Today, firefighting has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication. Fire departments deploy state-of-the-art equipment, such as aerial ladder trucks, thermal imaging cameras, drones, and advanced firefighting foams. Firefighters receive comprehensive training in fire suppression, hazardous materials response, and medical assistance.

   The History of Firefighting: From Ancient Times to the Modern Era

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   How did technology change firefighting?

   • The invention of the steam-powered fire engine in the 18th century revolutionized firefighting techniques, allowing firefighters to transport water and spray it directly onto the flames. Advancements in technology further transformed firefighting during the 19th and 20th centuries.

   The History of Firefighting: From Ancient Times to the Modern Era

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8. www.throughouthistory.comUp in Smoke: A History of Firefighting | Throughout History

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   Feb 25, 2013 · Fire-wagons were still horse-drawn, but to improve efficiency, the first coal-fired, steam-powered water-pumps were installed on fire-engines in the 1800s. These allowed for longer fire-fighting times, and for more men to be used fighting the fire, rather than manning the pump. It was around this time that the fire-dog became famous.