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.
Tucson firefighters on the roof escaped injury after an explosion caused the roof to collapse
An Overhaul Inventory Card can serve as a reminder to check for Li-ion battery-powered devices in a residential structure during overhaul
This recent legacy fire prompts review of stateside historic blazes
Too many people are still dying in home fires despite the widespread availability of modern smoke alarms, plus their advanced features
The Scottsdale (Arizona) assistant chief says the true meaning of fireground safety is getting lost in the discourse
A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
The Silver City firefighter was reported missing on Sept. 21 after failing to show up for work and being unaccounted for at home
Corona Engine 2 firefighters were applying water to disrupt ceiling tiles and check for fire overhead moments before the collapse
Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession.
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
Detailing the evolution of heat detectors in the late-1800s to modern-day “smart” smoke detectors
When Chief Richard Ganci took over the behavior health program at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, there was no guidebook. So, he and his team wrote one.
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
The conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
Firefighters used a ladder pipe on a compressed natural gas-powered truck fire to avoid being injured by an explosion
Part 1 – Through verification efforts, firefighters gain confidence that their gear will be better cleaned – one less source of ongoing contamination exposure
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Despite overwhelming evidence that they work, firefighters still don’t use seat belts; this three-step process explains why and offers solutions
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
Lowell Fire Chief Phil Charron said one firefighter had to bail out a window due to the intense fire conditions
Chesterfield County firefighters found the surprising cause of an oven explosion
More than 80 firefighters worked on the rescue, along with a “complete medical team,” LAFD said; Two rescuers were treated for heat exhaustion with one hospitalized
Utility officials said the fire was limited to one of 24 battery storage containers at the 30-megawatt facility in Escondido
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
When it comes to threats on scene, train your internal response to work for you, not against
A safety notice issued after Pontious’ death instructs firefighters never to get within 15 feet of a burning heavy equipment vehicle
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has placed three employees on leave amid an investigation into the death of an instructor’s son during an unsanctioned training event
A panel on suicide awareness in the fire service highlights mental health challenges, risk factors, and resources for firefighters
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
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A four-alarm fire in Brooklyn extended through the cockloft of several attached residential structures
Strong policies must be bolstered by training and enforcement
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
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