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.
Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear
The CHAD program started in 1992 after 13-month-old Chad Bodine was injured in a car crash that killed his babysitter, leaving emergency responders unable to identify him
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
About one-third of tree fires are blamed on electrical problems; the trees were also to blame for an average of 210 house fires between 2009 and 2013
The Nov. 1, 2014 blaze was Maine’s deadliest fire in nearly four decades and prompted Portland to create a new housing safety office
One firefighter said that despite getting little sleep, crews are “ready to do whatever needs to be done”
Ardy Hope, along with Capt. Christopher Leach and Lt. Jerry Fickes, were battling a fire when the floor collapsed
Firefighter Jim Lee snatched the 81-year-old victim out of a burning building, and managed to rappel to the ground just before the rope snapped
Justin Speights, 20, was stabbed to death during a New Year’s Eve party; police have not identified a murder suspect
Chief Mark Scott said crews had probably been up 18 to 30 hours and just flaked out on the sidewalk
A fire official said the fire truck got stuck in the mud and leaned over to one side to make contact with the ambulance
Fire Chief Ferman Tyler said Mark Faulk Jr. was an active member of the department and was involved in community activities
In theory, you can’t put a price on safety; in reality, everything has a cost and must be ranked against other needs
Capt. George Anthony Matis Jr., 21, was charged with criminal homicide after his firearm discharged inside the fire station
Firefighter Bryan Kubasta suffered severe second- and third-degree burns when a floor collapsed at a fire, causing his turnout gear to roll up and expose his body
About 40 minutes after firefighters arrived, the haze of acrid, light-gray smoke surrounding the building started to dissipate
The girl was found inside the damaged Jeep about three hours after the wreck
The most-viewed clips of November included a Mannequin Challenge and testing out whether firefighters float or sink
Firefighters from neighboring cities have stepped in to help respond to calls in the Ocoee area
Capt. Bradley Long’s sister said that her brother would be the first one to help battle the vicious wildfires
Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode said it would cost nearly $100,000 per firefighter to fill the department’s vacancies
The fire department said the blaze resulted from a pipeline explosion, though the cause was unclear
Footage of the incident shows the sedan crossing an intersection and crashing head-on into the fire truck
After a near two-hour standoff, the intruders set the home on fire and attempted to escape, leaving the two children inside
Chris Jines was diagnosed with a severe case of encephalitis; nearly $5,000 has been raised to pay for his medical expenses
Officials said the fire may have been caused by an electrical problem
The Wilmington Fire Department will place one fire engine out of service instead of closing stations on a rotational basis
Firefighter Benjamin Loll was on scene at a house fire when he was struck by the rig
Responders searched the scene and surrounding area when they heard a faint sound more than two dozen feet away
The firefighter was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation
Multiple fire departments responded to the fire, which police said started in a shed.
At least two people were being treated for stab wounds, four were injured by the car and two others were being treated for cuts.
Firefighters rescued six people who were stranded in four elevator cars due to a loss of power.
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