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.
Cleveland is installing Safety Cloud technology on 36 fire department vehicles, sending alerts through apps such as Apple Maps and Waze
After a rooftop fire knocked out power at Tacoma’s Temple Theatre, city inspectors discovered unpermitted apartments inside the historic building
The Norwich Township chief says a state law fast-tracking private power projects has left first responders without access to critical planning information for a new fuel-cell facility serving an Amazon data center
Easton officials are evaluating staffing, inspections and response procedures after a NIOSH report on the Hotel Hampton fire
Applying the NIST AI Risk Management Framework can help departments evaluate, deploy and govern emerging AI tools
A Republican-backed bill package would create new penalties for people who come within 25 feet of first responders and interfere with, threaten or harass them
Firefighter safety must go beyond the fireground, with cardiac health, roadway risks, fitness and wellness taking center stage in efforts to prevent LODDs
Columbus approved nearly $3 million for repairs, but advocates say mold, asbestos, water damage and failing infrastructure show the problems go much further
Building on lessons learned from major earthquakes, the CERT program has grown into a nationwide network of more than 600,000 trained volunteers
The Chelmsford firefighters’ union voted no confidence in Chief Gary Ryan, citing several issues, including the department’s response following the serious injury of firefighter Nicholas Spinale
The lawsuit alleges negligence and recklessness after a Columbia-Richland fire engine responding to a house fire struck and killed a driver
Investigators say an e-scooter battery charged with a third-party charger likely sparked the fire that killed a lieutenant
We already know the dangers associated with freelancing, fatigue, poor command, among other key challenges — so why don’t we change?
A St. Paul aviation engineering firm has created a new float system designed to help firefighting pilots safely scoop water
Nearly four years after firefighter Austin Duran was fatally injured while moving a sand trailer, Apopka officials voted to destroy the equipment at the request of his family
The real discussion should focus on controlling what we can control in an uncontrollable environment
Be vigilant; you can’t help others if you don’t stay safe yourself
Simple ways to support firefighter behavioral health following a potentially traumatic event
What every EMS crew should do before the hazmat team arrives
As wearable technology enters the fire service, leaders must navigate the operational, ethical and legal challenges tied to firefighter health data
Fire officials said the drones will help assess structure fires before apparatus arrive, improving situational awareness for commanders
The Aurora Civil Service Commission said Lieutenant John Casessa acted unprofessionally when a fire engine ran a police sergeant off the road
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
19 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, it’s critical to stay vigilant, remembering the firefighters’ sacrifice and the lessons learned from tragedy
Officials said the risk of a catastrophic explosion at the Garden Grove aerospace plant has passed, though a smaller blast, fire or spill remains possible
Authorities say fentanyl and methamphetamine were discovered inside a Mountainair home where three people died and multiple first responders became sick
How responsible AI guidance applies to training, decision-making and trust in the fire service
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine details the seven components of this year’s annual event
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
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