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.
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
Gov. Charlie Baker rejected a bill that would have banned the sale of furniture, bedding and children’s clothing if it contained flame-retardant chemicals
Oak Bluffs Fire Chief John Rose and firefighter-EMT David Smith were driving by when they saw Trooper Dustin Shaw fighting with a driver he had pulled over
After Steven Pollard fell to his death while trying to help a crash victim, Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the department will “ensure this never happens again”
In order to help the helpers, ensuring every firefighter’s safety from the get-go is crucial
Officials said flame retardants are not necessary for fire safety, and have been linked to several health concerns such as birth defects and forms of cancer
Over the last two years, the app has been adopted by fire departments in California, Texas, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Colorado, Virginia and many more
Retired Fire Chief Howard Munding trains firefighters and EMS providers in Krav Maga so they have the skills to protect themselves when violence strikes
Should fire departments be testing firefighter PPE ensemble components to evaluate their ability to keep firefighters safe?
Live action training and incident debriefings are key to empowering firefighters to be active participants and contributors to a safe emergency response
The Orlando Fire Department firefighters were at the scene of another vehicle crash when the incident occurred
Protecting firefighter and civilian lives and apparatus on the road through temporary traffic control zones
Develop a routine of putting the fire truck in neutral, applying the brakes, then putting the pump in gear
Recommending NFPA PPE product standards incorporate systematic ways of regulating restricted substances for new products
An EMT was knocked unconscious and another suffered broken ribs just a few days after another violent incident on a call
Raw footage captures a massive backdraft firefighters experienced while putting out a blaze that injured seven firefighters
Near Miss With IAFC
Near Miss reports show why your firefighters should carry carbon monoxide detectors into every call
NIOSH Report cites crew integrity, lack of training in firefighter LODD
A police report said Gene Southworth refused to let responders pull a victim from a crashed car, and his daughter caused a disturbance as he was detained
Test your knowledge of how well you can recognize and address possible risks of exposure to fentanyl
The St. Augustine Fire Department recently added a supply of body armor and helmets to each of their trucks
Chief Marc Bashoor learns the up-and-coming trends in fire service innovation, technology and communication from leaders at Fire Rescue International
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Spartan Chief Operating Officer Tom Ninneman about firefighter safety on the road and how the company is working to make cabs safer
A driver who said he ran over a fire hose because he “had to get to the store” is on the hook to pay for any damage to the hose and faces a fine of up to $300
The Augusta Professional Firefighters Association Local 3357 has sent at least three letters of complaint from local firefighters to the Augusta Fire Department
Miami Township firefighters and paramedics will use the ballistic vests on calls where there might be a weapon at the scene
Paramedics and firefighters were able to wrestle the man to the ground, and they were forced to administer a sedative to calm him
Maintaining proper body temperature, even when fighting fires, is important for overall health and safety
Take care when implementing positive-pressure ventilation when firefighters are inside a structure fire to prevent a flashover
Industries use ESS as power storage from a large array of solar panels or wind-powered generators