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.
Mountain Gate firefighters paused emergency response operations, citing safety concerns over faulty gear that fails to meet industry standards
“We do enter vacants, we do not enter Code X,” PIO John Marsh said about the policy during the rowhome fire on North Fulton Avenue
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other leaders urge firefighters to reach out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
Here’s an overview of how to keep your eyes safe during a solar eclipse and where to find reputable vendors for solar eclipse glasses
When crews arrived on scene, four or five people assaulted one of the firefighters
Rehab is difficult and doubly so when the temperatures soar or plunge; here’s a look at how to handle those challenging days
The recommendation is not an enforceable evacuation and most people in the community of about 1,600 are staying
The firefighters were somehow overcome by carbon monoxide, sending one into cardiac arrest
Fire Recue Chief Steven Galipeau said nitric acid was leaking from a package
Daniel Capuano fell through an elevator shaft while fighting a fire in a former slaughterhouse in December 2015
The driver of the pick-up truck was taken into custody; police found narcotics and weapons inside his car
Local and federal officials are investigating the spill and monitoring cleanup efforts
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Lavelle Morris, 34, was charged with three felony accounts of aggravated discharge of a firearm toward an occupied vehicle
Firefighters reported condensation on ceiling tiles and light fixtures at the stations
Luke Jones’ mother launched a petition to create “Luke’s Law” to change regulations for hiring bouncers
The average homeowner may rely too heavily on their local fire department for fire protection over fire suppression
Officials are using the hashtag #HeatStrokeKills to spread the message about this preventable tragedy
Police said someone pulled a gun when a fight broke out after the crash; one firefighter was cut in the nose by flying glass
Notifications are sent to warn motorists that responders are coming in order to avoid an accident
Detectives concluded Jimmy Chang was the victim of a felony assault by an off-duty firefighter, who was spared any jail time and still has his job
Firefighters must remain mentally engaged in assessing the conditions to determine when positive outcomes can be safely achieved
Chevron agreed to replace all carbon steel piping that transports corrosive liquids after a 2012 fire that prompted thousands to seek medical treatment
Fall River Fire Capt. and investigator Neil Furtado said the house was “jam packed” and they were afraid the floor would give in
Officials estimate about 300 high-rises on Oahu still lack the fire prevention measure
A veteran firefighter claims a colleague nearly hit him with a fire truck while on scene
Crews on scene said the firefighter was conscious and appeared to be OK
The U.S. government hasn’t initiated any of the widespread testing of aluminum paneling that British authorities ordered after the Grenfell Tower disaster
Residents haven’t been able to sleep in their homes since July 12
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Assess the structure, calculate the best means of fire attack and assess the efficacy of firefighting measures to ensure everyone goes home
Lt. Adam Moss was clearing a tree from a road when a large section snapped and fell on him
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