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.
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
How fire departments can better educate members about mental health conditions in order to identify issues and seek help early
Footage from the battalion chief’s vehicle shows Hutchinson firefighters running as the auto parts store exploded
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
A small flashover was reported after sawdust “superheated,” injuring the chief and two other firefighters
Officials said one of the firefighters put an officer in a headlock in a hotel room
Jordan Galvin-Jutras, 19, was studying fire science at Anna Maria College with a yearlong internship at the Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Department
Officials said further investigation into the blaze determined that a spark from a home fire caught the wood frame of the fireplace
An investigation found that the Air Force ran a series of tests dating back to the 1970s that found the firefighting foam harmed laboratory animals
Two firefighters were reported to have back injuries, and another had second- to third-degree burns
The man drove around barricades before crashing into the helicopter and hitting a fire truck
It was not known if alcohol, drugs or fatigue played a role in the crash
The firefighter was treated at the hospital after a beam fell on him
Some 70 firefighters eventually were called in and attacked the sea of flames with hoses from trucks and nearby rooftops.
After a three-hour investigation by police and firefighters in protective clothing, the terminal was declared safe.
Zach Collins suffered injuries to his back and upper body after a tree fell on him
Firefighter Joshua Tullis recorded the man getting out of his vehicle and diving toward him before speeding away
The deaths shed light on Peru’s lack of compensation and pension for firefighters
India’s fire tragedies remind us of the importance of prevention, enforcement and mitigating technology, especially as we prepare to vote
One firefighter was transported to the hospital for a possible fractured wrist
Seventeen-year fire department veteran Michael Fahy died in late September after being hit by debris from the explosion
One fire lieutenant and other firefighters decided to don protective equipment before the blast because something “just didn’t feel right”
One firefighter suffered serious injuries, but was reported to be in stable condition
A third firefighter was shocked after coming into contact with live wires on scene
The firefighters ran across the freeway, dodging traffic to reach the unconscious officer
Two police officers and three civilians were also hurt; one firefighter is in surgery for a broken leg
Ken Ward has not been seen since Saturday; officials said it’s unlike him to disappear
The crew was driving on a narrow road when the rig attempted to make room for a passing vehicle