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.
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
NIOSH investigation finds heat-damaged equipment led to lost communication during a structure fire
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The fire brigade said the disruption was caused by “high levels of natural gas coming off of a ruptured gas main”
Micheal Dirks was allegedly intoxicated while standing outside of his burning trailer and injured the firefighter who stopped him from entering
The firefighter became unconscious for five minutes after Karissa Morder’s vehicle dragged the fire hose and knocked him to the ground
From single-family occupancies, attic and basement fires to businesses and large structures, this guide covers ventilation basics based on structure type
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig, according to FireRescue1 columnist Robert Avsec, is long overdue
Expert opinion and guidelines can frame this important fire/EMS health and safety issue and guide future research and progress
Preliminary findings from the Grenfell Tower Interim Report discuss six major areas for improvement in fire safety
Charges stemming from a recent apparatus crash a reminder to approach intersections with caution
The Spokane City Council unanimously approved the emergency purchase of the two new devices, and the existing compressors were decommissioned
Jonathan Monroe pleaded guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted minors in the cadet program
Firefighters noticed a foul smell coming from air canisters during a breathing test, which prompted a shut down of all three of the department’s air compressors
Officials said the locations match suspected ignition points for the Atlas, Nuns, Partrick and Tubbs fires
An officer found several firefighters at the scene wrestling with and trying to control Kate Lynn Blatt, who refused to calm down and stop resisting
The firefighters were responding to a crash when a responding rig came onto the bridge and spun out
In 2013, a distracted driver killed Christina Dempsey’s sister, niece and the daughter of her sister’s fiancé
Scott Bergantino filed suit alleging that Deputy Chief Paul Valletta Jr. assaulted him by punching him twice in the head and slamming him against a whiteboard
Firefighters found the man in the hallway where he allegedly tried to stab a firefighter with a knife
The man allegedly punched a firefighter at the scene and an EMS provider en route to the hospital
Apply the concept of fair reach to absorbing knowledge and firefighter training to advance your career and stay safe in the year ahead
The study will look at how much of the chemicals residents absorbed, how quickly their bodies are shedding the contaminants and the current levels in the water
James Green received the Digital Health Award for his ambulance crash test methods series
“The mindset of doing things as cheaply as possible and passing on responsibility for problems and shortcomings to others must stop,” a British official said
Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said one of the changes includes decontaminating gear and trucks after a fire
Proper selection and placement of shoring, nails, gussets and bracing save lives during complex extrications
New technology, like PASS devices, in-mask SCBA TICs and communications must be implemented proactively though incident command