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 Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
The NIOSH layoffs impact nearly 200 employees, including mining safety and protective equipment programs as part of a broader federal workforce reduction under a Trump-era executive order
A step-by-step look at the fireground tactics to extinguish a chimney fire
The verdict ended a 17-month battle, which stemmed from a Dec. 2015 house fire
The volunteer firefighter, who refused a blood test, was also driving with a suspended license
The firefighter was stabbed in the upper torso; another woman was also stabbed
Two female career firefighters were first on scene; they said a fire captain blocked their entrance and forcibly removed one of them from the porch
William An, a 10-year veteran of the department, said he is eager to face the next steps in his road to recovery
The chief declined to say if any other disciplinary action was meted out after the accidental shooting and subsequent internal investigation
Fire Commissioner Eric Jones secured funding to outfit responders with the protective gear
An operator and four firefighters were on board at the time of the collision
Robert Repa suffered two broken legs, crushed arteries and other injuries when he was struck while assisting with traffic control
A firefighter cut into a power source with a saw, resulting in a shock
Officials said the tractor-trailer didn’t yield and side-swiped the rig
The fire chief said the driver hydroplaned during heavy rain and traveled cab deep into the station
Scientists need to create a shelter that can repel radiant heat and convective heat
Benjamin Seider was driving under the influence when he ran a red light and smashed into a car with three firefighters
It’s the second time within a month that firefighter-EMT Samantha Jean Lopez has been charged with DUI
Chief David Coatney said the department doesn’t carry body armor on rescue units
Opponents noted that the responders aren’t trained to handle firearms in high-stress environments
Three pedestrians approached the EMTs outside the station; one was complaining of chest pains
Firefighters with a valid gun permit could bring their unloaded handgun into the station to be secured in a locker
Heavy winter snow and spring rains that flooded many Western states will probably delay the onset of this season’s worst wildfires
The fire truck was traveling in heavy rain and low visibility when the crash occurred
Capt. Joseph Fontaine earned the ninth highest test score, but was not promoted to rank of battalion chief
Officials said they expect the final validated results in a couple of weeks
In addition to a dash-mounted screen used by the driver, the system includes a handheld control for the spotter
The second bite caused a serious arm injury to Chief Kevin Shireman’s left arm, which required emergency surgery
At the time, firefighters were just leaving the station to respond to a car fire
The grenade still had the pin in it; a bomb squad destroyed the grenade
A move away from strict barrier protection testing is allowing PPE makers to build products better suited for hazmat response