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.
Ibrahim details his own mayday experience and shares his take on proactive vs. reactive RIT
It’s a simple way for company officers and incident commanders to enhance the group after-action review
Fire gloves have come a long way from the stiff fits that allowed you to pick up nothing more than a Halligan
Oakland’s volunteer chaplain discusses his role and personal stress from assisting Ghost Ship responders and survivors
Officials said frozen ponds and lakes currently pose a risk to responders, since the ice has not yet thickened
When a fire victim’s identity was confirmed, an official from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office broke the news to family members
Justin Speights was stabbed at a New Year’s party after he tried to break up a fight between two groups of guests
In 2014, a grand jury said 4,000 out of 11,000 commercial buildings in the city go without what are supposed to be yearly inspections
After a firefighter was shot in the leg earlier this week, fire officials are re-evaluating their safety measures
Colleagues and members of the community are donating toys and raising funds for Robert Peros’ family
Here’s a look at the game-changing products that rolled out in 2016 and an eye toward those hoped for in the coming year
The captain was at a residence to retrieve medical gear when the suspect approached him from behind
Sioux Falls firefighter Dustin Luebke held Emily Fodness’ hand as crews used small tools to carefully cut through the mattress that cushioned her from the collapsed ceiling above
Officials said although an investigation is still underway, the two face aggravated arson charges
Oakland fire Capt. Christopher Foley is helping spearhead a nascent PTSD program aimed at providing peer counseling and support for his fire colleagues
The volunteer firefighters allegedly pushed a career firefighter and knocked her to the ground after she tried to enter a burning house
Kurtis Clark, who is also a correctional officer, was on his way to the jail when he responded to a crash
A fire official said inspectors responding to a complaint found no valid permit, unsafe conditions and other violations
A mayday was called when the firefighters became disoriented, fell to the ground and had to be rescued from the building
Manuel Jimenez said he has no regrets about running the race, because he was able to raise nearly $8,000
The shooter was in the driveway of a home and began shooting at the fire truck as it was driving by
Under City Accelerator, Louisville Metro is working on over 50 projects that address urban challenges through a new collaboration and data innovation process
Darryl Elden Vielle, 51, was found dead in his hotel room Nov. 30; he was in North Carolina to help battle the Maple Springs wildfire
State law only offers benefits to volunteer firefighters who suffer from lung cancer, whereas career firefighters receive coverage for over 23 types of cancer
Officials expect an additional murder charge to be filed against Beatriz Fana-Ruiz
The rig was protecting authorities who were clearing wreckage after an accident when the suspect drove into the rig
Joel Felix Ubach was standing by the side of a burning building when it collapsed; it took crews three hours to recover his body
Authorities said two police officers and one firefighter were hurt
News video showed smoke billowing from the home and firefighters on its roof where they cut a hole to let out smoke and heat
On Monday, a wildfire, likely caused by a person, spread to the Gatlinburg area as hurricane-force winds toppled trees and power lines, blowing embers in all directions
Crews were attempting to entire the building when the man threatened them with a hammer
Lt. Mike O’Prandy said his thoughts immediately raced back to his family once he realized he was in trouble
Ray Rubio suffered a broken knee cap and serious head injuries; he is in the ICU and on life support