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.
Delray’s vice mayor is questioning if firefighters might have had issues with their licenses after the chief sent out a memo on driver’s license requirements after the crash
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Kansas City firefighters withdrew from the building and switched to defensive operations minutes before the roof collapsed
The fire district expects Hurricane Matthew to reach the area by Friday night or Saturday morning
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Tom Albert was seriously injured during a training exercise when a hose threw him more than 30 feet in the air
Justin Weber attempted to pull two men from a burning home, but was beaten with a flashlight instead
The firefighters are being evaluated at hospitals for possible ear damage and other minor injuries
Firefighter Scott Smith and another man got into a fight Ravens fan Joseph Bauer Sunday, leaving him in critical condition with a severe brain injury
A mentally engaged and stimulated firefighter is safer and more productive; getting them more engaged is not as hard as it seems
Chief Roderick Williams said the added layer of protection is needed following mass shootings nationwide
A man repeatedly struck the firefighter with a flashlight to keep him from entering the building
Two Cal Fire firefighters were pushing a disabled vehicle to the right shoulder just before the crash
One was ejected during the roll and sustained serious injuries; the other stayed in the rig and suffered minor injuries
More common than you may think, natural gas-powered vehicles are a serious fire and explosion threat that fire chiefs must plan for
The paramedic was driving home from work when the crash unfolded ahead of him
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Both the fire truck and the passenger vehicle sustained minor damage; no firefighters were hurt
Harry E. Barrett was charged Wednesday with operating under the influence, failure to drive right and possession of drug paraphernalia
The mayor and fire chief said they don’t want to give members a false sense of security
Chief Karl Malott was moved out of the ICU four days after being involved in a motorcycle crash
Garibaldi Castillo was charged with possession of marijuana, and was seen leaving the house before it exploded
The roof of the warehouse collapsed, making it too dangerous for firefighters to go inside.
The 30-year veteran took down the shooter and held him until law enforcement arrived on scene
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The department reported the home is a complete loss, and the cause of the fire is under investigation
One fire chief explains the pros and cons of a replacement cycle and how it applies to departments large and small
Julio Salcedo reportedly fled his home just before the explosion
The firefighter was charged with possession and menacing firefighters from another department outside her home
An investigation revealed that 27 articles of gear contained high levels of asbestos
The chief was airlifted to a hospital after rear-ending a vehicle and being thrown from his motorcycle
One firefighter suffered a concussion when a water stream on the roof hit him in the back of the head and another injured his arm
Firefighters were recognized for their daring rescue during a vicious house fire that left one dead and several others injured
