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.
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring
A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies
An investigation found missed inspections, code violations and communication breakdowns contributed to a near-fatal rescue during a fast-moving Easton fire
The Port Authority says transponders will be installed on vehicles after a LaGuardia collision involving a fire truck and an Air Canada jet
Medina County crews used a rescue sling and grain sleeve to free the man, who was buried chest-deep in corn
Police say the man threatened to shoot Cobb County firefighters who were working a medical emergency, then backed his car into their rig
Police say a man broke into his estranged wife’s home before a powerful explosion destroyed the Queens house
IAFF Local 64 cites safety, contract and leadership concerns, while Fire Chief Dennis Rubin disputes the claims
Carmel firefighters will participate in a pilot program that helps crews navigate smoke-filled buildings and livestream video to incident commanders
A toxic gas release at a silver recovery facility in Kanawha County left two people dead and about 30 others hospitalized as officials investigate a chemical reaction involving nitric acid
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
A physician’s assistant at FDIC urged me to seek out a specialist — and now I urge you to pay attention to your body and take action when needed
Two cases of sexual misconduct expose how fear, inaction and poor leadership allow abuse to continue
With engines stuck in the shop and few reserves available, Anchorage firefighters are increasingly forced to respond in under-equipped vehicles as call volumes rise and equipment wears down
San Antonio police said a welfare check escalated when a woman allegedly struck a firefighter with a knife before barricading herself inside an apartment
Baltimore County’s $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale remains in intensive care after a 40-foot fall, with more surgeries ahead as his recovery continues.
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
Many apparatus crashes could be prevented through simple process improvements and mechanical checks
Define what behaviors are off limits and what to do if an assault against emergency responders does occur
The statistics on sexual harassment and assault in the fire service are alarming and demand we do more than just annual online training
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability
Prosecutors say a man caused more than $130,000 in damage in repeated incidents targeting firefighters’ cars and property
The hardest part of any major incident review is being candid about failures and disciplined enough to make changes that stick
Eight tower ladders were used as nearly 300 firefighters battled the Queens blaze
Dearborn Heights officials say the milestone could reduce overtime and ease strain on firefighters, though medical leaves and aging equipment still pose challenges
Chelmsford firefighter Nick Spinale suffered life-threatening injuries in a 40-foot training fall but is showing early signs of improvement
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- Calif. firefighters forced to retreat during massive 1.2M-square-foot warehouse blaze