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.
Former Jackson firefighter Annie Wallen accepted an $85,000 settlement, ending a federal lawsuit alleging harassment, unequal treatment and lack of proper gear
Emily Hitchings and Greg Friese analyze the wellness impact of the West Metro Fire Department changing shift change to 9 a.m.
Kansas City firefighters knocked down a 2-alarm fire at the vacant Parade Park housing complex, where flames engulfed a two-story building and spread to an adjoining unit
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
Illustrating the difference between prevention and cure — a familiar concept in the fire service
Stay current on NIOSH program layoffs, the status of the National Fire Academy and changes to FEMA
Estimates show Baltimore County could spend about $263,000 on hazmat cleanings and ice machine replacements at all fire stations following a paramedic misconduct investigation
How to lean into a customer-focused approach to modern fire service delivery
Departments are encouraged to spotlight their CRR efforts and share success stories
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Founded by Roger Baker, Rehab Five delivers hydration, cooling, food and decontamination support at hundreds of fires each year
A 5-year driving ban, claims of interference and dueling accusations have pushed Liberty Township and the Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Company into a legal showdown
Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options
FirstNet
An honest look at what it really means to be aggressive and stay safe on the job
Reports of people trapped inside prompted Fresno firefighters to force entry and conduct searches in a boarded-up office building during a 2-alarm fire
The appeal comes weeks after a judge barred the Baltimore County paramedic from his family’s home amid allegations tied to a firehouse and a continuing police investigation
Structural damage sidelined Boulder County’s burn buildings, forcing departments to shift live fire training to trailers and out-of-area facilities
Simple steps can go a long way toward protecting public safety agencies in an evolving cyber-risk environment
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
Inside the fire service’s safety culture split
Prepare your department to secure funding for safety equipment that matches today’s operational demands
A distressed man pulled from the ocean off an Atlantic City beach allegedly attacked a firefighter with a screwdriver during a rescue
State data show 44 people died in 30 fires last year, down from 2024
Hartford firefighters faced heavy fire conditions at an abandoned three-story apartment building in the South End and operated defensively
The GHSA-Waymo online course covers extrication, vehicle shutdowns and safe interaction with autonomous cars during emergencies
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
Spurred by a deadly Silver Spring high-rise fire, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue is equipping every fire truck with smoke hoods thanks to a family’s donation
DeKalb County Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost a leg and has undergone multiple surgeries as a fundraiser seeks to help cover medical costs
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- Firearms found in Baltimore FD trainee’s car after police respond to threats made against classmates
- 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