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.
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
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One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
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
Currently, buildings constructed before 1975 can go without sprinkler systems
The new technical specification on video fire detectors helps ensure more efficient and reliable equipment
Fire Chief John Sinclair said purchases made with the grant “improved their safety and helped improve regional interoperability between local fire departments.”
There have been 30 deaths so far this year, outpacing the average from the first half of the previous five years
Dense layers of new grass are providing a “fine fuel” for flames that then gain speed and intensity by moving through “standing dead fuel” made up of vegetation and trees
A white plume of smoke could be seen billowing over the roof as firefighters blasted water onto it
Pay attention to warning signs and avoid the collapse zone during fireground operations
The criminal complaint says the 54-year-old hampered firefighting efforts and recklessly endangered aircraft and fire crews in the air and on the ground
Ben Schultz will go to a Colorado hospital that specializes in spinal cord and brain injuries
Training exercises carry the same risks as real fires and should be approached with even more caution
These videos show why it can be fatal to assume a power source is not energized
The National Council on Public Safety UAS was created to ensure drone safety through education and training
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said deputies tracked down Gene Alan Carpenter, 54, after spotting a man flying the drone
Kentucky is the second state to adopt the classification for its first responders
The department now has enough vests and helmets for a full shift of seven firefighters and paramedics
A large-scale event will push everyone, company officers included, outside their comfort zone, but firefighter safety must remain a top priority
Exploring changes in product offerings, recommendations and use criteria for fire hoods
Firefighters were unable to recover the drone or identify the operator
An illegal campfire erupted in Lake Tahoe, burning 3,100 acres in 2007
By visiting expos, leading workshops and encouraging parents to seek their expertise, Fort Bragg firefighters are making a difference
Here are three products displayed at Fire-Rescue Med which meet my evaluation criteria for new fire and EMS equipment
The fire captain sustained first and second-degree burns on his face and hands and is recovering in the hospital
Urgent testing is being conducted on external siding panels on apartment blocks following the deadly Grenfell Tower blaze
The move comes amid escalating concerns among residents of thousands of tower blocks around Britain
A study found survival rates were higher when strong people reached safety themselves before helping others
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