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 massive fire at a West Baltimore mattress warehouse escalated to seven alarms before being contained, with no reported injuries
The fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
The CHASE LifeTech FR jacket includes modular sensors that can detect heart rate, temperature, motion and GPS location
Officials said 15 percent of the female firefighters between 40 and 50 years old have been diagnosed with breast cancer
South Metro Fire Rescue firefighters will now treat every fire as a hazmat incident by going through extra steps to decontaminate
Farmington police, firefighters and paramedics from San Juan Regional Medical Center conducted joint training under their new multi-agency policy
The pre-planning, equipment and exit strategy you need to keep your crew from being the next casualties of a seemingly routine call
Familiarize yourself with the wood construction and fast food restaurant construction in your neighborhood to pre-plan and keep your crew safe
A recent incident in which a rescue worker needed treatment for possible exposure to an opioid prompted the move
Wear appropriate gear, build in fail safes and backup plans, and be aware of changing water conditions to conduct a successful swift water rescue
H.B. 1293 would make an assault on an EMS provider or firefighter a class 6 felony, punishable by up to two years in prison
Firefighter Meredith Garee was on a fire truck ladder when a driver ran into the rig, causing injury to Garee’s arm
The department celebrated Valentine’s Day by putting out heartfelt PSAs about candle and kitchen safety and the importance of CPR
Five priority programs include smoke alarm installations, sprinkler awareness, risk assessments, code enforcement and arson investigation
Industry expert Jim Lyons shares new features, safety advances and buying trends in the fire apparatus market
The firefighter was attempting to treat an injury on the man’s neck when he allegedly punched him in the face without provocation
A former assistant chief advocates for new open-grid lockers that promote airflow and better dry and store PPE
The Terre Haute Fire Department’s “Close Before You Doze” campaign is urging the community to use a closed door as a fire barrier
Bellingham firefighters responding to a medical aid call found themselves facing a man with a gun, prompting a police standoff
The owner of the bird was “belligerent and hostile” to the fire captain and punched the captain once in the face
“We can’t stand idly by, and ensuring we have battery backups for garage doors is a small step that can literally save lives,” Sen. Bill Dodd said
Make sure to share your results and challenge your colleagues to match or beat your score
The study found that firefighters are more likely to experience persistent neck, back and limb pain the longer their careers are
Deputy Chief Tom Wagner said the vests are unfortunately necessary due to the high risk of danger firefighters face during calls
Learn more about approaching vehicles safely at accident scenes in this episode
The bill would give supervisors the right to allow their staff to carry guns on duty if they’ve completed training
The Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board launched a new website to inform others about inspecting, testing and maintaining sprinkler systems
Medline Industries developed the fentanyl-resistant gloves for responders to wear when treating overdose patients
The James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal recognizes outstanding efforts of people taking a firm stance on fire safety issues
Departments are scrambling for ways to protect their first responders and identify the powders and pills they encounter on the scenes of overdoses and crimes
Rep. Strom Peterson is sponsoring a bill to restrict the use of perfluorinated or polyfluorinated compounds, or PFAS, starting July 2020
Assess and improve the health of your team on a regular basis to combat the physical and mental demands of a career as a firefighter
