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.
A rugged landscape complicates fire suppression efforts, requiring specialized tactics and training to overcome challenges
The newest state-of-the-industry survey spotlights aggressive fireground tactics and fire service safety culture
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
Connor Murray, 39, is accused of slashing six tires on three different vehicles
Stations used as polling places need to be a welcoming, open and safe community gathering place that may need to become a secure fortress if something goes wrong; plan for both
Two firefighters were transported to the hospital, and two others were treated at the scene for their injuries
The firefighter who was transported to the hospital was reported to be in fair to serious condition
Brad Speakman suffered burns to 30 percent of his body during a fire that killed two colleagues and injured several others
There have been 38 reports of smoke and fire incidents and nearly $5 million in property damage; no injuries have been reported
Kayden Culp, 10, suffered second- and third-degree burns on 20 percent of his body
The firefighter was rappelling out of a second-story window when his equipment failed
A man barricaded himself in a home reportedly lunged at firefighters when they opened the burning garage
Officials said the driver heard the truck’s sirens and thought it was coming from behind him, so he pulled into the intersection to move over
James Sprecher spent nine months in physical therapy after breaking his right ankle and left leg during a call
After searching the building, it was determined there was no one inside
Researchers are gaining ground on the holy grail of determining how much contamination remains in PPE after cleaning
Firefighter Rob Wimer, with the Greenwood Township Volunteer Fire Department, was transported to a hospital for treatment
The firefighter was pulling plywood from the home, which caused charred planks to fall on top of him
The firefighters were taken to a hospital and treated for non life-threatening injuries; the driver of the vehicle was also hurt
Lt. Leon Michel was celebrating with colleagues at the bar after passing a department exam
The driver of the fire truck was charged with driving to the left of the center line
One firefighter attempted to revive a cat; it is unclear if the feline survived
Rookie firefighter Scott Smith has been suspended without pay, pending an investigation
One passenger said the plane was speeding down the runway when she heard an explosion and saw flames and black smoke.
The firefighter was transported to the hospital after being struck in the head by an iron bar
The girl suffered first- and second-degree burns to her left arm and the left-side of her torso
Five passengers were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and three were taken to a hospital
Perfluorinated compounds have been linked to prostate, kidney and testicular cancer
An investigation revealed the building had numerous fire code violations
Firefighter Jim Lee said the rope that colleagues had used to drop him from the roof burned through just 15 seconds after he touched the ground
As the firefighter was backing out of the house, the stairs he was on collapsed and he plunged about seven or eight feet
When researchers studied severely obese firefighters and its effect on their health and safety, the results were alarming
A fire captain reported he had about $3,500 worth of items stolen from his vehicle