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.
The Kansas City Fire Department previously relied on on-the-job training from an FAO passed down to a firefighter
Three Macon-Bibb firefighters were briefly hospitalized after their fire truck overturned while responding to a call
A firefighter on a detail in the area spotted smoke coming from the building and called it in
Gaston County firefighters are reminding drivers to be aware of first responders who will be on the road working to update existing fire hydrants
Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Joshua Lyles ran up to the window of a fire truck and punched the Pasco County Fire Rescue firefighter sitting inside
After entering a building on a call, firefighters realized the heavy haze they were seeing was not smoke, but instead was from pesticides
Ben Schultz broke several bones and was in a coma for several months after falling 100 feet during a training exercise
Tyran Young used an automated recording to call for help, and began shooting at the Sarasota FD ambulance once it arrived
Establish warm, hot and cold zones; use PPE and distance to shield; and measure radiation throughout
Eliminating latent factors and heightening situational awareness can prevent the predictably unpredictable firefighter injury or death
Understand the real risks electricity pose as you will likely encounter downed power lines when responding to structure fires, vehicle accidents or weather events
New tools include masks for firefighters, who have their own camera feed in the lower righthand corner
A group of Addison firefighters attend REACT Neuro Rehab twice a week after their shift to boost their strength, stamina and mobility
The organizations conducted a study to determine how to reduce the high risk basement fires pose to firefighters due to high heat and high velocity fire gases
The Riverside Fire Department is busier than ever, and at the same time, has the lowest staffing levels the department has ever seen
Aurora officials recommended buying ballistic vests for firefighters who are part of special tactical units weeks after a mass shooting
While exposed to the same on-the-job dangers as their male colleagues, female firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have different levels of risks
Here are actions for fire safety educators and their departments to reach new residents and share life safety messages
At the Thorndike Town Office, voices boomed and passions ran high, and in the end town officials and firefighters were unable to find a way forward together
A local Pennsylvania news site launched an in-depth look at the cause and the solutions to the the nationwide volunteer shortage
Planning active shooter response training with police, fire, EMS and medivac helicopters is a complex and challenging task
The Orlando Fire Department urged the public to use caution after a vehicle slammed into a fire truck while firefighters were helping someone with a stalled vehicle
Moores Mill Fire Department Capt. Zachary Taylor said the first car got stuck on top of the hose, and the second slid over it
Troy Jordan allegedly attempted to run down a firefighter before leading police on a high-speed chase to his home, where officers found he’d set a fire
Samuel Chang was choked unconscious by an off-duty Los Angeles firefighter who saw him handing out Halloween candy to children
Near Miss With IAFC
Differing Near Miss reports show the value in after-action reviews to consolidate experiences and solidify lessons learned
Vernon relates his experiences overcoming PTSD after being stabbed during a call
After a high-speed collision, Kootenai County EMS System chief confirms lessons about designing and operating a safer ambulance
An immediately dangerous to life or health value is meant to protect first responders and other workers when they are exposed to toxic chemicals
State Rep. Clay Doggett introduced the bill and said on-scene safety has “been an overwhelming concern” for first responders
The alert encourages personnel to postpone non-emergency tasks and focus on safety and survival training, as well as the loss of fellow first responders
The LAFD responded to the Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, where officials were forced to close the ER after a damaged pipe caused a liquid oxygen spill