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.
Four more Harvey firefighters were laid off, leaving the department operating at less than half its former strength
Firearms found in Baltimore FD trainee’s car after police respond to threats made against classmates
Police say a Baltimore City Fire Academy trainee threatened to “stack bodies” before classmates alerted instructors, leading officers to seize multiple firearms from his vehicle
ChatGPT said:Firefighters battling a Longview house fire were blocked by a hostile resident who retreated into the smoke-filled home, prompting a police response and mental health crisis team callout.
Eric Valliere will serve as CEO, and Lance Vinson will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors
Snow can hinder the size-up, hiding dangers and firefighter tools, and requires more effort to effect a fire attack, making rehab a must
Here’s a look at some fire service hacks for getting around an unruly Old Man Winter
Salt buildup can occur on just about any area of your fire apparatus or ambulances, but it is especially common on areas affected by road spray
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
Take these prevention measures to lower the chance of your holiday centerpiece going up in flames, and what to do if it does
First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
Fire service leaders remember that fateful day when six firefighters lost their lives at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire
Putting to rest the idea that safety culture and aggressive tactics are mutually exclusive
Four Houston firefighters and a truck driver were hospitalized after an 18-wheeler struck a fire engine blocking an earlier wreck
Norwalk firefighters faced heavy fire and severe conditions in a Golden Hill Street blaze
Firefighters report more low-air events, close calls and injuries — and limited follow-through from their organizations
Wildland Supervisor Dana Turner was seriously hurt when a 70-foot fir tree fell on her, crushing her femur and injuring her lower back
A fire that began below deck on the One Henry Hudson burned roughly 100 cargo containers and triggered a temporary shelter-in-place order
Madison, McFarland and Sun Prairie firefighters used two abandoned homes for live-fire training, giving younger crews real-structure experience
NIOSH investigators found that dense fog, lack of road markings, inattentive driving and self-dispatching in a privately owned vehicle contributed to the crash
Videos offer as useful tips firefighters can share with their communities just in time for Thanksgiving
Grab these firefighter-approved turkey fryers and related equipment
Two incidents, decades apart, highlight the risks of operating near this dangerous compound
The fast-moving Cocoanut Grove fire killed nearly 500 and changed fire safety and burn treatment as we know it
Despite the staggering death toll, plus myriad fire protection and human failures, change was not immediate
Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe
Codes, utilities and infrastructure must be designed to function when the system is under stress
An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
Deliberations begin in a wrongful death case alleging Rock Falls chiefs showed willful, wanton disregard in the 2021 fire that killed Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos
Nominations for the FDSOA Fleet Manager of the Year Award are open through Dec. 1
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- Ga. firefighter’s hand severed in sword attack
- Complaint filed over beard policy after Baltimore paramedic suspended
- N.H. fire chief resigns after refusing to risk firefighter safety over budget
- Maine FFs avoid booby traps while fighting brush fire at homeless encampment
- Fla. fire instructor’s son dies after fire at acquired structure training