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.
Video tutorials are a great way to learn how to tie knots to meet department and NFPA requirements
Even with the best planning, nature doesn’t always play by the rules, does it?
IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
A Kansas City woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, days after posting bond in an assault case involving a police officer
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
A Los Angeles County firefighter sustained moderate injuries after a train ran over a fire hose during a blaze, causing the hose to strike him
The high number of station fires highlights the need for alarms and sprinkler systems
Small amounts of time and money can save you a lot of grief — and billions of dollars downstream
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
A comprehensive look at the evolution of aerial fire apparatus and its pivotal role in firefighting history and operations
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
How to maintain firefighter safety while mitigating an incident involving solar panels or energy storage systems
Elizabeth Fire Protection District firefighters were injured while battling a large grass fire
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
How Technology Summit International and the new Tech Talk Tuesday video series bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical fireground applications
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
What if you could detect airborne chemical threats without ever setting foot in the hot zone?
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- N.H. fire chief resigns after refusing to risk firefighter safety over budget
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- ‘The volume of fire was unbelievable': Conn. firefighters battle 4-alarm blaze