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 man who barricaded himself inside his Ypsilanti Township apartment for hours during a standoff with police was eventually removed after fire forced him onto a balcony
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
Attitudes, not technology, are what’s holding back significant improvements to firefighter safety
Ricardo Castillo was transported to the hospital after his motorcycle struck a signal pole
Firefighter Kevin Bell died Oct. 7, 2014 after getting separated from his lieutenant and his SCBA ran out of air during an apartment fire
The firefighter operating the rig said he was forced to take evasive action to avoid a collision
Firefighters were en route to a fire when the rig veered off the road into an embankment
A former fire lieutenant and 23-year veteran shares his thoughts on how to avoid this dangerous situation
As first on scene from the outside, firefighters and medics have an important role in stopping nursing home abuse
Under the bill, drones would be banned from interfering with firefighters battling wildfires
When Chief Matthew Mann’s van was struck head on, the inmates he trained jumped into action
City firefighters are not allowed to carry a gun while on duty; the fire department is conducting its own investigation of the incident
The busy fire station reopened after half a dozen shots were fired at the station last week
The firefighters suffered burns to their legs and hands
After a patrol car was struck, another driver crashed head-on into a fire truck
There were no hydrants in the area, so water had to be trucked to the site
The fire was contained to the home, and it was struck out within 30 minutes
The legislation would also include killings of current and former military members
Four firefighters were in the station when bullets entered the firehouse through several windows, while other bullets struck the outside of the building
All firefighters inside the fire truck safely left the vehicle before it fell
The firefighter suffered injuries to his hand and wrist, but is expected to fully recover
Eddie Baker spent two years in rehab and had to learn how to walk again
One firefighter suffered injuries to his leg and the other suffered injuries to his arm
At a minimum, these standard operating guidelines should include the following recommended practices
Clearing busy intersections may be the most dangerous thing about any fire call; here’s how to put the odds in your favor
Police officers applied an emergency tourniquet on Robert Rendon after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck
A firefighter was transported to the hospital after falling through the home’s floor and the roof collapsed on him
Cobb County firefighters were inside the rig at the time, but were not injured
The bill will make obstructing a firefighter who is providing emergency medical care a misdemeanor
Responders learn a situational awareness process and complexities to maintaining and acting on situational awareness
The bill would implement a statewide policy requiring jurisdictions to allow responders to carry while on duty
Here’s a breakdown of the three predominant fire safety risks that are unique to food trucks