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.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
Explaining a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, how it occurs and how it can be prevented
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Police found that there were multiple attempts to break into the station
The chief said the firefighter fell about 30 feet through an opening and onto the concrete
Firefighter Ryan Koehler was on-duty when he received a text alerting him of movement in his living room
Although the firefighter’s exact injuries are unclear, the fire chief said he had some sort of breathing issue
Fire officials said a ladder and engine truck crashed into each other while responding to an automatic fire alarm
Firefighters at the station heard a window break outside and saw someone rummaging through one of their trucks
The fire department tweeted a photo of firefighters dousing the roof from a firetruck’s elevated bucket
Private donations and grants provided the $7,100 needed for the 13 vests
Firefighters detected a strong odor of natural gas, including inside some homes
Under current state law, killing a non-law enforcement first responder only exposes suspects to murder charges and not the death penalty
A rail official said two coaches toppled off a bridge and fell into a dry canal bed
The volunteer firefighter was crossing the street in front of a fire station when he was struck
Steven Sampson, 41, was attacked by four suspects while he pulled over at an intersection to organize Christmas gifts
The smell has sent some firefighters – up to 10 in recent weeks – to emergency rooms to be evaluated for carbon monoxide poisoning
Fire officials said a critical incident stress management team was on site to make sure firefighters were OK
While battling the fire, Lt. Thomas Curtis fell through the third floor and and reported he was trapped near a closet
FEMA officials say 121 Ohio public safety agencies and organizations have sent approximately 400 people to train at the facility in question since that time
Smiths Grove Assistant Chief Steven Wilson said he jumped into a ditch and watch the tractor-trailer slide above him
Officials said Scott Hilsabeck was moving on the steps of the engine and working with a team on the deck gun when he fell
Ryan Kramer suffered head injures and broken bones when a motorist drove around traffic cones and ran into him
The officer was directing traffic around a crash scene when he was struck by another vehicle
Fire officials said the rig in question is a closed cab apparatus with doors that are supposed to securely lock
FEMA said workers ordered a non-lethal form of ricin; no students have been reported harmed at the center
Volunteer firefighter Ruben Mast, 43, was ejected from his pickup truck
The NFPA 1851 committee is opening the rule for revision; here’s what we want to see change, and how you can make your voice heard
Fire officials said the firefighter is undergoing testing and treatment at the hospital
Officials said the rig flipped as it was attempting to get on a ramp
Often the smallest fire departments face the greatest risks when it comes to transported hazardous materials; here’s one free resource that can help
The patient became combative and grabbed a knife as firefighters attempted to treat him
Not all firefighter injuries will be prevented; planning for the inevitable is key to dealing with a firefighter on-duty injury
