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.
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
Concord-Green Township Fire Department Chief Ralph Stegbauer and Firefighter Jeffery Skaggs were killed when the mechanical lift they were in fell over
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
Twenty-three children were transported to the hospital after the school bus turned on its side and wrapped around a tree
As of Sunday, more than 250 people had donated nearly $17,000 through the GoFundMe
The firefighters reported respiratory discomfort and pain after battling the blaze
The city council gave the fire department the go-ahead Nov. 8 to apply for a federal grant to buy 14 ballistic vests
The high school principal was coaching son’s baseball game when an SUV crashed through a chain-link fence and onto the field
The city has several times noted that the two adult occupants did not tell firefighters the toddler was in the vehicle
The foam, which discharged accidentally, spilled onto the streets and surrounded two tanker trucks
The charity will raise money to buy safety equipment for first responders and help support their families when they’re injured or killed
A fire lieutenant was also suspended for a month and placed on a one-year probation
Four firefighters and two captains were on the second floor of an apartment complex when the floor gave way
Of the 1,238 wildfires in the state so far this year, officials suspect arson in almost half of them
Lt. Jason Adams was shot and killed while responding to a medical call in January
Officials said fatigue may have played a factor in the crash
The firefighter sustained burns to his ears, neck, arms and shoulders
EMS personnel and firefighters held Donald Scott until police arrived on scene
Officials said the firefighter’s foot became caught while inside a burning building
Nine people remain hospitalized from the attacks and others are paralyzed; hundreds are still receiving psychological treatment
Two people inside the home suffered smoke inhalation and were escorted out by firefighters
The firefighter was hurt while investigating the blaze’s cause when a 200-pound beam fell on him, injuring his neck and back
The ladder had been propped up against the building as firefighters battled the fire from the roof
Officials used a $150,000 grant to purchase 152 ballistic vests for first responders
Felony aggravated sexual assault charges were dropped against Keith Edward Wisakowsky and he received a one-year jail sentence
Commanding and running a real mayday happens at a speed and force that instruction cannot replicate
Advocates for sexual assault victims said the plea deal is outrageous and would send a “terrible message”
Firefighters entered through the front door and found that the flames created unstable structural conditions
Casey Speckman, 27, and Kevin McCarthy, 44, were killed when the 2015 Model S lost control and crashed into a tree
It took crews around 15 minutes to bring the blaze under control, but were still at the scene extinguishing hot spots
The 2015 explosion killed 173 people, most of which were firefighters and police officers
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