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.
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
Syracuse firefighters rushed into the former Sisters of St. Francis convent, battling flames on the fourth floor, but were forced to retreat just minutes before the roof began to collapse
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
A woman crashed her vehicle into a propane tank in the South Hill plant, causing an explosion and fire
The fire service must embrace a culture of operating safely and managing risk appropriately
The man was attending a block party when he “ignited a large firework device” and put the lit firework on his head, possibly to show off, Dorchester County deputies said
State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey said more people have died in fires this year than in all of 2023
First responders expect double the calls for service and have increased staffing for patrols in neighborhoods
Two firefighters had been injured while being forced out of a house fire in New Holland Borough
TNT Fireworks has launched a campaign to curb illegal fireworks coming into California from Nevada
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Video shows the moment large sign awnings fell onto firefighters during a 3-alarm fire in Manhattan
New York City has over 1 million buildings, most of which predate 1960.
Shelton firefighters discovered a large number of “firework displays” in the garage and basement during the earlier house fire
What happened at the recent NFPA technical meeting – and what does it mean for firefighters?
Leveraging emerging technology to enhance firefighter safety
Better nutrition, sleep and coping mechanisms play a large part in reducing line-of-duty deaths
LAFD PIO Erik Scott said doctors were able to reattach the “nearly completely severed” ear following the blast at a brush fire
Fire service data is like grains of sand – insignificant on their own but a mighty force when combined in a meaningful way
Saving lives is the name of the game, but with proper decon, the life you save may be your own
First-arriving firefighters found fire through the roof of one home, extending across several roof decks
Providing a safer work environment for first responders
Learn how to train and engage with pets during an emergency
The St. Paul firefighters’ union had posted on social media about one of their members who had gone missing
A Fort Worth Fire Department official said there was a dramatic change of conditions inside causing two fire firefighters to bailout a window
A Data Dream Team is working to build and implement a robust data management system for the fire service
The fire ignited at a vacant Virginia Gardens building that had been used for fire department drills for the past month
Seven of the firefighters injured in the Wilmington explosion are also suing the truck driver and the manufacturer of the gas tanks and fuel system
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