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.
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
What if you could detect airborne chemical threats without ever setting foot in the hot zone?
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
When it comes to threats on scene, train your internal response to work for you, not against
A safety notice issued after Pontious’ death instructs firefighters never to get within 15 feet of a burning heavy equipment vehicle
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has placed three employees on leave amid an investigation into the death of an instructor’s son during an unsanctioned training event
A panel on suicide awareness in the fire service highlights mental health challenges, risk factors, and resources for firefighters
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
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A four-alarm fire in Brooklyn extended through the cockloft of several attached residential structures
Strong policies must be bolstered by training and enforcement
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
Memorial for Fire Police Officer Shawn Giles highlights the roadway dangers for first responders
First responders worked to find signs of life inside an excavator buried under rocks and boulders at a quarry in Sterling
Many voltage testers pull double-duty with bonus features
Firefighters reportedly had to wait for an OSHA permit before entering the pipe
Activists expect bigger crowds and more robust demonstrations through the week
A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released a summary of the front-loader fire and explosion that killed Firefighter Andrew Pontious
The potential impacts of wearable technology are becoming impossible to ignore
The firefighter had stopped to render aid at an MVC near Georgetown
Reviewing historic fires enhances fireline safety by building context and familiarity with high-risk scenarios
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Justin Shaw suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a tree during the Coffee Can Saddle Fire
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
Funding for Frederick County firefighters will be used for roadway safety and new nozzles and hose
There are few things firefighters do that put the public at risk, but responding to calls is one of them
Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight
This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries
One-third of Atlanta’s fire apparatus is beyond its lifespan and the city is below the national standard for reserve rigs
Your apparatus is only one tool of many to help increase safety
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