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 61-year-old man died after a lightning strike at an archery range during a Cub Scounts event, with other victims, including children, suffering burns and other injuries
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Engineer David Tysdal begins specialized spinal recovery after surviving attack that killed two battalion chiefs
The Sacramento firefighter was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window
The fast-moving Cocoanut Grove fire killed nearly 500 and changed fire safety and burn treatment as we know it
A power line fell on a rig as San Francisco firefighters faced a top-floor fire, threatening exposures
New Haven firefighters faced explosions and collapsing floors in a large commercial structure
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Learn how fire drills – a now-routine part of American life – emerged over the years as fire safety and prevention practices improved
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Make sure you are able to recognize the signs of flashover because you don’t have much time to get out
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
The Dublin tanker was returning from a field fire when it went off the road and into a ditch
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
An Albuquerque firefighter was hit by a drunk driver while working at a motor vehicle crash on I-25
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
Whether protecting interstate highways or country roads, roadway incidents require vigilance in the course of successful on-scene tactical outcomes
From floating docks, limited access and unknowable fuel load, boat fires present unique challenges for responding firefighters
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Use the swim method, grab your wire cutters and get help from other crewmembers
An Ocean City firefighter was briefly cut off on a second-floor deck while he waited for a ladder
Firefighters were battling a blaze when a tree limb fell and struck one of them, leaving the firefighter in serious to critical condition
Mold, cracks, age and a lack of funding make it difficult for fire departments to stay healthy
Four firefighters were injured as “fire rapidly intensified” and led to a mayday situation in Elsmere
The survey measures organizational safety culture
A public showcase featuring controlled locomotive collisions promotes railroad safety
A Hancock Volunteer Fire Department tanker overturned while responding to a wildfire
Safety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — so which cities offer peace of mind?
The former Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department chief faced allegations of being intoxicated while working, lapses in adhering to safety protocols, and operational inefficiencies
The Texas Department of Public Safety report ruled out drug and alcohol use in the crash that injured five firefighters en route to help Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Firefighters are the ultimate timekeepers; we must minimize the time fire can grow and maximize the time victims can survive
When it comes to educating the public, nothing beats a catchy slogan
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
Manchester-by-the-Sea firefighters competed for the best chili with the public voting for the favorite
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- Conn. firefighters rescue stuck ‘Santa’ 60 feet above the ground
- ‘Every skill has a shelf life’: Safety Stand Down 2024 prioritizes back-to-basics fire training
- Miami apartment fire leads to multiple rescues, discovery of man with gunshot wound
- How to put out an electrical fire in 5 steps
- Chimney fires 101: How they start and how to put them out