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.
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After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
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
The semi’s trailer separated when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the rig
Firefighters were in the final stages of extinguishing a fire when the roof collapsed
The injured firefighter suffered minor burns and was sent to a hospital where he was treated and released
Ricin, a toxin from the seeds of the castor oil plant, is lethal to humans in even tiny doses
The firefighter sustained minor injuries, with the most serious being a fracture
Officials are hoping to obtain information about the extent and nature of workplace violence in the industry and the effectiveness of interventions used
Five personal vehicles were targeted and slashed; no emergency vehicles were damaged
Firefighters were responding to a crash scene when a second vehicle struck a fire captain
Investigators believe the incident occurred either while firefighters slept in the back dorm area or while they were out on call
A year ago, firefighter Daniel Capuano, 43, fell down an open elevator shaft during a warehouse fire
Kevin Bell, 48, died fighting a house fire in October 2014; his family wanted to know why he was left behind even though a mayday call had been placed
A stress debriefing team was at the scene to support Orange County firefighters who found fire Capt. Eric Weuve
The Danville Fire Department ordered 57 vests for $30,000 after a couple close calls
The firefighter was on his way home when the vehicle in front of him crashed into a ditch
The fires harmed more than 2,400 buildings in the Gatlinburg area, including more than 2,100 homes and almost 60 businesses destroyed
The firefighters are currently undergoing treatment at a burn center
Andover Fire Capt. Dennis Hall was traveling to a ski resort when a vehicle crossed the center lane and struck his vehicle
Cameron Dyer allegedly ran over the crews’ fire hoses and yelled at them for not doing their job fast enough
Capt. Bradley Allen Deanda was removing hunting gear from his vehicle when he was struck
A federal grant is paying for a study to determine whether the building is exposing firefighters to toxic levels of known carcinogens from the exhaust of fire trucks
Asked to reflect on the most profound issue or events to impact the fire service going forward, here’s what four leading experts said
The deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history killed 119 people 70 years ago this week and led to new and lasting fire safety standards for hotels and other public buildings
Amanda Perryman and her husband were leaving for vacation when they received alerts of the wildfires and decided to turn back
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