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.
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
The thermal imaging expert details how TICs can help firefighters be ‘intelligently aggressive’
The firefighter was inspecting a bedroom inside a burning home when the man jumped out and swung a knife at him
What are the legal ramifications of FFUI and FFWI?
More than a dozen firefighters went to court in an effort to keep Michael Wilson in jail until he can stand trial for shooting at a fire truck
Fire-Rescue International speaker Joshua Reichert gives his insight into why firefighters should preplan their strategies based on how people react in fires
Police used pepper balls, which disperse an irritant like pepper spray, were used to break up the crowd at the scene
Dana Kaplan teaches the self-defense martial arts to first responders as a way for them to be prepared to protect themselves in case of violence
The Kern County Fire Department said its wildland firefighters’ proximity to soil while creating fuel breaks makes them more susceptible to valley fever
Maintaining a cleaning schedule, avoiding modifications and conducting regular inspections will prolong the life of your protective hood
Chief Marc Bashoor discusses how the recent NFPA LODD report accounts for decreasing firefighter LODDs and how to combat the lingering challenges
The bill would fine people convicted of flying unauthorized drones and possibly send them to jail for a year
The Oshkosh Fire Department will use a grant to purchase 10 sets of ballistic vests, helmets and accessories
With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, it’s a good time to review protocols for PPE regulations when dealing with car hazards and unknowns
Firefighters being shot and killed in the line of duty is counterintuitive and can’t be treated as normal
Consider scene security, extra precautions for calls involving violence after fire captain dies in attack on responding firefighters
A Long Beach Fire Department (Calif.) fire captain was killed and another firefighter and civilian were injured in a shooting
With more wood structures, firefighters have to approach a fire differently and be aware of the collapse potential
Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use
Firefighters are concerned about racial bias after a black firefighter was videotaped and questioned by a resident despite being in full uniform
A child who was playing with a lighter accidentally sparked a blaze that injured 20 firefighters and damaged five homes
Roadway incidents and cardiovascular health are the biggest dangers to firefighters as reported by the NFPA LODD research
“FDNY EMTs and paramedics are protected by New York state law. Assault is a felony punishable by seven years in prison,” the new decals read
Officials said the man threatened to assault a firefighter who was trying to extinguish a blaze that the man started at his trailer home
Understanding what guides firefighters’ efforts, decision making and general direction leads to improved operations, community service and safety
A source said a racial slur directed toward an African-American firefighter started a fight between two different groups of firefighters
The Burlington Fire Department is participating in a program designed to allow firefighters and paramedics gain rapid entry into a person’s home without damage
A firefighters’ union launched a health and safety committee to tackle issues such as cancer and other health concerns firefighters face on the job
Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE
Incident commanders should have a fool-proof way to track their firefighters’ whereabouts, assignments and safety at the fireground
Your firefighter boots require inspection and cleaning, just as thorough as the rest of your turnout gear
Working a complex MVC scene is difficult enough without fighting the dark to see victims, equipment and debris
