Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
Anchorage firefighters were on the scene in Spenard for two days extinguishing hot spots
It’s in the face of disaster that we come together as a community
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FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
Chesterfield FD’s PIO Steve Frischling faced two counts of “unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims”
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UFA President Andrew Ansbro has started talking with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike battery fires
Firefighters can incorporate tried-and-true military strategies to minimize line-of-duty deaths
Eloy Fire District firefighters ensured electricity to the power lines was turned off before working to free the man
Members who were previously terminated over the rule have the option to reapply for a position at the department
The International Association of Arson Investigators intends to use the data to better understand and characterize risks and exposures
It’s vital to create training exercises that build positive memory patterns in the brain
Speaking up about what’s really happening when volunteer departments can’t meet service expectations
The automaker recommends that people with 2020-2023 models of Bronco Sport or Escape SUVs stop driving the vehicles or park them outdoors
Listen as Gordon Graham details the benefits of learning from the past and how firefighters can implement those lessons in their communities
2018 Santa Fe Sport models’ anti-lock brake system can malfunction, cause an electrical surge and start a fire, even if the engine is off
Limited staffing calls for being efficient in planning, training and member skills
“The coordinated efforts to protect first responders, building engineers and others is vital,” Fire Chief Niles Ford said
While most firefighters are aware of HIPAA laws, members should also be aware of department policies involving private or confidential information
So much fire-focused work relies on engineering to complete tasks safely and efficiently – this is CRR in action
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines the collaborative effort required to successfully back up a fire apparatus
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
Owners of more than 39,000 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators built between Dec. 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, are urged to park outdoors
The poll of nearly 700 FireRescue1 readers addressed opinions on medical marijuana use in states where it is already legal
The solution to creating a safety margin is understanding the dragons we face and learning the lessons to be more proficient and go home safely
It’s time to make MCI training part of the regular rotation
Nathan Register’s Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
Some 485,000 vehicles are included in the recall, and 11 fires have been reported in the U.S. so far
Qualified immunity protection varies from state to state. Do you know yours?
New Mexico’s firefighters lost qualified immunity: Is your state next?
Applying for the Fire Prevention & Safety grant? Don’t miss these important details
Many firefighters started calling a personal mayday years ago – it’s time to turn the tide
High profile fires in Philadelphia and New York highlight the need for additional community outreach and education
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