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.
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
Outlining the roles of firefighter, driver and officer and the tasks to prioritize
A massive fire at a West Baltimore mattress warehouse escalated to seven alarms before being contained, with no reported injuries
The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
NIOSH investigation finds heat-damaged equipment led to lost communication during a structure fire
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
Video tutorials are a great way to learn how to tie knots to meet department and NFPA requirements
Even with the best planning, nature doesn’t always play by the rules, does it?
IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
A Kansas City woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, days after posting bond in an assault case involving a police officer
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
A Los Angeles County firefighter sustained moderate injuries after a train ran over a fire hose during a blaze, causing the hose to strike him
The high number of station fires highlights the need for alarms and sprinkler systems
Small amounts of time and money can save you a lot of grief — and billions of dollars downstream
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
A comprehensive look at the evolution of aerial fire apparatus and its pivotal role in firefighting history and operations
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
How to maintain firefighter safety while mitigating an incident involving solar panels or energy storage systems
Elizabeth Fire Protection District firefighters were injured while battling a large grass fire
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
The NIOSH layoffs impact nearly 200 employees, including mining safety and protective equipment programs as part of a broader federal workforce reduction under a Trump-era executive order
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