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.
Fellow cadets immediately assisted the student before on-site paramedics began providing medical care at the College of the Sequoias
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
A 2026 lumber mill fire reinforces the lesson that silo construction and contents must be identified before crews commit to suppression tactics
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
The fully loaded Ingalls Fire Department apparatus suffered a catastrophic failure of a front steering tire, left the road and rolled multiple times
Cleveland’s $170,000 “Blocker 1” uses a crash attenuator to absorb impacts and shield firefighters, EMS personnel and police working highway incidents
Reflecting on a 77-year-old tragedy that took the lives of 13 firefighters
Crews assigned to the Tartar Fire were removed from the Devil’s Elbow area and other sections of the fire; officials said firefighters would disengage if the conduct continued
Prioritization guidelines now include serious injury investigation selection criteria
West Metro firefighter and technical rescue instructor was critically injured after falling during a high-angle rescue training exercise
Steep slopes and shifting rocks caused two separate incidents as crews battled the Green fire in the San Bernardino Mountains
A new API helps move real-time SCBA data from firefighters into the command platforms ICs already use
The firefighter was airlifted to a trauma center after the collision at a Southwest Washington fire scene
A national survey will help NIOSH improve how human factors are evaluated in firefighter line-of-duty death and serious injury investigations
The Oakland Fire Department limited wildfire vegetation inspections to public property after firefighters reported attacks and intimidation
The union says crews are regularly assigned reserve apparatus without working air conditioning, exposing members to dangerous cab temperatures during extreme heat
Los Angeles County Fire’s evaluation process highlights the questions departments should ask before investing in new structural PPE
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
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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
- 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