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.
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
Jim Morrissey, a tactical paramedic and terrorism preparedness coordinator in California, joins the show to discuss interagency cooperation under extreme circumstances
After losing her sister six years ago, EMS1 columnist Sarah Calams explains how she was able to heal by working closely with the first responder community
Firefighters who worked in and around the site of a gas leak sued the Southern California Gas Co. saying the company let them be exposed to toxic chemicals
Firefighters routinely stay engaged at the fireground, but the smaller tasks at the station also need attention
“Our mission with this program is to eliminate or reduce casualties in active shooter or life-threatening incidents,” Ping4 CEO Jim Bender said
Regulations and safety features, adopted from passenger vehicles and top-heavy fire apparatus, are protecting firefighters in transit
Implement the weapons of mass destruction operational concepts of time, distance and shielding to protect firefighters at traffic incidents
Implement initial and continuous training on emergency vehicle operation SOGs, vehicle dynamics and defensive driving to combat the second greatest cause of firefighter LODDs
Every responder should be trained on four roadway safety basics to prepare for the hazards they face on every trip outside the fire station
The human body is an ideal training tool, but fire/EMS training protocols and the law must be followed
To help firefighters decrease their risk of cancer, Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is giving decontamination kits to every station in Florida
Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who is seeking the upgrade, estimated that 430 buildings that are six stories or higher would be required to have the sprinklers
Using competition in training is like using spices in cooking – a little goes a long way, and you have to be careful what combinations you use
The Mesa City Council voted to spend $262,000 on body armor for firefighters and paramedics
The new system helps drivers give emergency vehicles a route through traffic by forming an “emergency corridor”
An initial study of turnout gear by researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that the turnout gear samples were “loaded with fluorine”
Fire Chief Samuel Peña said along with the usual firefighting dangers, the department “must now also consider protection against violent acts”
North Topsail Beach firefighter Bradley Thomas Dixon posted a video Sunday on Facebook showing not one, but two cottonmouths wallowing in the muddy water
Off-duty West Allis firefighter Chad Staszak was praised by West Bend Police Chief Kenneth Meuler, who told the mayor he “should be proud” to have Staszak serving the city
The Parkland school has had one code red (active shooter) drill, two fire drills and five false alarms since school began on Aug. 15
Know and understand these five important safety tips to be taken when working in a post-hurricane environment
Firefighter PPE must in be a serviceable condition in order for these items to provide the needed protection
Keep firefighter safety and health top of mind during the disaster recovery process
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has started conducting background checks for county firefighter applicants as a way to tighten regulations on new hires
Two firefighters were responding to reports of an unconscious man in a car when the driver allegedly drove straight into them, striking one
By utilizing a few simple steps when dealing with MVCs, crews can ensure they are dealing with a stable vehicle to better protect themselves and their patient
York City Deputy Fire Chief Chad Deardoff said there is a “severe risk of electrical shock” if the panels are not disconnected
The video will show first responders how to protect themselves from deadly substances
Dallas Fire Fighters Association President Jim McDade said the incident wasn’t the first time he’s heard firefighters complain of slow police response times
Firefighter safety doesn’t preclude efficiency, and it is the responsibility of every emergency responder on scene
