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 heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
A Kansas City woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, days after posting bond in an assault case involving a police officer
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Every fire engine and fire truck has been equipped with five vests, with a total price tag of $40,000
Balancing different committee recommendations, integrated equipment and technological advances in personal protective equipment
Further study may be needed, but turnout gear claims ignore common carcinogen exposure sources
NASA engineers are almost finished with their years-long project of adding space technology to standard-issue fire shelters
Here’s the firefighting equipment and PPE you need to be safer, more effective and more efficient when combating wildland fires
The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders gives unified, evidence-based suggestions in the case of suspected fentanyl exposure
Kidde fire extinguishers with plastic handles were recalled when it was discovered they can clog or require excessive force and fail to activate
The change is expected to start next year and could close a sad chapter in Detroit’s history that saw hundreds of structures torched around Halloween
The explosion blew out the front windows and threw the two firefighters into the front porch railing
Union leaders said cutting a fire truck and 11 firefighters would compromise the safety of both residents and firefighters
LION president Stephen Schwartz said the elevated cancer risk “derives from the hazardous substances produced by the fire, not the turnout gear that protects firefighters”
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but officials said speed was not a factor
The college student was riding in a bike lane when the fire truck making a non-emergency run didn’t yield and struck him
The board included best practices for PPE, decontamination and medical countermeasures
The device contained explosive material; it was safely decommissioned by the bomb squad
Fire officials could be heard on the police scanner yelling, “The second floor is collapsing, everybody out!”
Chief Paul Valletta and Lt. Scott Bergantino got into an argument about overtime and Bergantino made a remark about Valletta’s mother
The key to career fitness for any firefighter at any age is balance and moderation
The force exerted by a fire hose nozzle can limit a firefighter’s rate of water application, increase air consumption rate and is responsible for thousands of injuries annually
James Devine is facing child endangerment, negligent driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, second offense, and other charges
When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a heavy blaze and smoke in the middle of a commercial multi-tenant building
The fires in Northern California serve as a sobering and urgent reminder to longtime hills residents unable to shake the fear that another fire could sweep across Oakland
Portland’s fire code does not apply to food carts like it does to restaurants and other permanent structures
Bossier City Fire Chief Brad Zagone wants to purchase the vehicle in case of an active shooter situation
The Mustang Fire Department dressed up and used puppets to present fire safety to elementary students
Chief Steven Locke wants lifeguards, warning signs, a rescue boat and swimming lessons to prevent drownings
“This is just another layer of protection that firefighters can have to do their job,” Cincinnati Firefighters Union Local 48 president Matt Alter said
Deadly California wildfires are latest natural disaster to displace civilians, damage infrastructure and strain fire department budgets
Police said the firefighter was rushed to the hospital with a leg injury after investigating a report of a drunk person
Fire officials are spreading awareness and providing tips for families when it comes to developing a home escape plan