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 high number of station fires highlights the need for alarms and sprinkler systems
Small amounts of time and money can save you a lot of grief — and billions of dollars downstream
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
Here are the important things to keep in mind to prepare and practice for this type of response
“The sunlight will come through, when it’s filled with liquid, and act as a magnifying glass,” firefighter David Richardson said
Educating firefighters about responding to emergencies including electrolyte releases, overheated batteries, fires and environmental events involving ESS
A spotter, safe speed, warning lights and backup cameras must be utilized to prevent fire apparatus-involved injury or death
Firefighters responded to the scene and found people on the lawn outside the house
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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
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