Safety
The FireRescue1 safety resource section features fire incident news; tips for how to stay safe on scene and on the roadways; lessons learned from major incidents; videos and podcasts that highlight safety-related topics, such as fireground hazards, mayday incidents, patient interactions and hazmat exposure; the impact of leadership on safety; behavioral health issues; plus analysis from major events.
The latest methods and the strategic value of implementing Gas Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) devices
Drivers honking horns, neighbors banging on doors get the attention of firefighters as Huntington Park firehouse burns
Artificial intelligence will require the fire service to make even more changes than the lithium-ion battery fire response crisis
A community guide for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires
Monitor Township Firefighter Jeff Sargeson was calling for additional resources when he saw the pickup truck heading towards him
From budget-friendly options to high-security models, find the perfect product to secure your firearm in your personal vehicle
More than 200 firefighters, lifeguards and police officers poured in from Oceanside and nearby cities to help extinguish the fire
Milford firefighters quickly knocked down fire on the roof before it extended into the home’s interior
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
A Bluewell firefighter was injured when a collision sent the department brush truck into a beauty salon
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
There are approximately 24,000 electrical fires per year, per the U.S. Fire Administration
Kansas City firefighters faced a mountain goat in a precarious spot
With an increase in abandoned building fires Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced legislation removing derelict, dangerous buildings
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Fire Chief Scott Thompson warned against leaning so far toward firefighter safety that fire victim safety is compromised, leading to tragedy and heightened scrutiny
Officials evacuated an area west of downtown Columbus fearing a possible explosion
Data shows Oregon has the highest rate of death per 100,000 people
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Use the swim method, grab your wire cutters and get help from other crewmembers
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
The St. Paul Fire Foundation stated there are over 400 firefighters still needing ballistic vests
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls
Orange County firefighters faced a fully-involved house fire in Santa Ana
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