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.
Saegertown crews battling a fire at Parker Lord Corp. were thrown by a powerful blast but escaped with minor injuries
Icy conditions contributed to a Spokane quint crashing into a house and an engine crashing into two vehicles on one call
FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
Five of the firefighters suffered minor injuries and three had more serious injuries
Computational fluid dynamics could help assess and control contamination on ambulance surfaces
Firefighter Leonardo Moreno collapsed while attempting to rescue three utility workers who died from toxic methane gas exposure
The firefighters and a police officer were taken to the hospital after their carbon monoxide monitor alarm went off
Authorities described the building as having a weak structure and it was built more than five decades ago
Sudden collapse of Plasco building is a reminder for all firefighters and commanders to understand risks for building collapse and review high-rise fire tactics
Make sure the rig is positioned to best attack the fire and not become compromised if the situation changes
Firefighter Jeff Rich, 40, fell 20 feet onto an air conditioner unit; heavy smoke blocked his vision of the window
After a fatal fire, city officials found that they had no outside policy to guard against the possible costs of health care for firefighters injured on the job
A GoFundMe page has raised over $7,000 to help pay for Leonardo Moreno’s medical bills
An official said the firefighter was pulled out of the hole and was unconscious; responders performed CPR and revived him
An official said the firefighter was transported to the hospital for burns to his face and ears
Beth Csukas suffered a serious brain injury after the truck she was driving slid on an icy spot and crashed into an unoccupied vehicle last January
A vehicle that had been traveling behind the fire engine hit the engine in the left rear as it turned
Firefighters were responding to a call when their rig slid across the highway, veered into a ditch and rolled
Five firefighters were sleeping at the station when they heard an explosion from the garage
Sam Eberhart fell about 14 feet with 80 pounds of gear from an attic while battling a fire
While inside the burning building, debris fell on top of the firefighter as he checked the ceiling for fire
Officials said the driver had fallen asleep; no one was injured
Fire Capt. Kenneth Willingham attempted to drag an unresponsive man from a burning structure when he was attacked
This fire held lessons on truss-roof dangers that the fire service ignored for decades
There are three early takeaways all fire and EMS departments can learn from in this mass-shooting incident
A gunman’s attack at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is a reminder of soft-target vulnerability and to prepare everyone to “stop the bleed”
Here’s an overview of what to keep in mind when traveling with and transporting a gun from an airport
Firefighters who entered the building were hospitalized for decontamination due to chemical exposure
Here’s the connection between completing your your job with as much attention to detail as possible and firefighter safety
Lexington firefighter Colby Reik, who is also a deputy, was shot in the arm during a shootout with a suspect
Following the incident, fire crews were called to a second structure fire
Firefighter Rajendra Bhojane suffered burns to 60 percent of his body while attempting to rescue a bird
