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.
Collapse during RIT operations highlights the need for improved pre-incident planning and collapse zone awareness at vacant structures
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
The bravest leaders fight the fires you can’t see
Illuminating how fire service leaders harness narrative to strengthen trust, strategy and community resilience
As fire departments face increasing pressure to demonstrate their value, embracing community risk reduction may be the key to staying relevant
Bystanders spotted a man 10–15 feet down a crevice in Eugene, and firefighters rescued him after finding him pinned and unresponsive with a body temperature of 76 degrees
Four Baltimore firefighters suffered minor injuries after their ladder truck slid into a parked truck while responding to a fire
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
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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