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.
Captain Jim Barnhart explains why alternative energy systems are changing the fireground faster than many departments can adapt — and how to close the gap
Two firefighters were treated for burns and an engine and crew transport vehicle were lost as crews battled extreme fire behavior at the Chelan Hills fire
A Springfield firefighter/paramedic suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed by a patient during a mental health transport
Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year sentence, with all but 20 years suspended, if the Baltimore County paramedic pleads guilty to three counts of causing another person to ingest bodily fluid
A structural failure at the former Pfizer headquarters prompted mass evacuations and fears of a collapse before engineers stabilized the building
The 1978 roof collapse served as a wake-up call about the dangers hidden in building construction, specifically the weaknesses of trusses
Firefighters evacuated construction workers and nearby buildings after two structural columns buckled inside a 38-story Manhattan high-rise
Carteret firefighters escaped without injury after a surfacing whale struck Marine 2, forcing the crew to abandon ship
Newark officials say the department has strengthened shipboard firefighting training, safety procedures and specialized response capabilities
After three firefighters died despite deploying their fire shelters on a Colorado wildfire, here’s how the shelters work, when they’re used and why they’re considered a last line of defense
The city agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging firefighters fatally injured a 76-year-old man after dropping him while carrying him from his home
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
Firefighters should be familiar with fireworks-focused standards and state regulations
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Video shows a California firefighter narrowly escaping a collapsing overhang at a commercial structure fire
The Virginia military installation uses home visits and newcomer education to reduce residential fire risks
The burnover that killed three firefighters on the Colorado-Utah border is the deadliest U.S. wildfire incident since the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, where 19 firefighters lost their lives in Arizona
Tacoma firefighters were already on scene for smoke from an electrical malfunction when an explosion occurred
Charlotte firefighters have relocated from Station 26 while crews tackle an extensive mold problem
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From Worcester to Los Angeles, refrigerated warehouse fires pose unique challenges for fire crews
Dangerous waves and rip currents turned the rescue effort treacherous, sending three divers to the hospital as crews searched for a missing young swimmer
As Lineage’s massive Boyle Heights cold storage facility continues burning, officials and experts are raising concerns about warehouse fire hazards
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
As the massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire burns, firefighters continued opening walls and concealed spaces to reach hidden fire
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
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- Calif. firefighters forced to retreat during massive 1.2M-square-foot warehouse blaze
- Maine FFs avoid booby traps while fighting brush fire at homeless encampment