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.
Rescue crews endured freezing waters, jet fuel exposure and trauma while recovering victims from the Potomac River
A positive experience with a firefighter is sometimes all it takes to motivate someone to consider a new vocation
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
The firefighters were transported to the hospital after the fire broke out Friday
Firefighters were recently cleared to administer naloxone before EMS arrives
Officials said the rig veered off the road and rolled over Friday morning
The pileup killed Fire Chief Spencer Chauvin and injured another firefighter
Charles McKenzie’s turnout gear was compromised after the fire hit a flash point, leaving him with second- and third-degree burns
The planned network will allow fire, EMS and law enforcement to share information and communicate with pictures and video
The firefighter suffered second- and third-degree burns while trying to save two victims
Officials said the man jumped in front of the truck and began bashing in the windshield with a can of compressed air
The chief said the equipment cleans cancer-causing carcinogens from firefighters’ protective gear within a day
Sparks from construction crews ignited the blaze, which severely compromised one of the bridge’s supporting beams
Learn how you can help reduce the risk posed by harmful chemicals on the fireground
The training includes directions on what unarmed fire and EMS personnel should do if they encounter someone with a gun or deadly weapon
Joseph Carberry was arraigned on criminal charges in his hospital bed after one of the shots he fired hit him in the leg
The 13-year-old vehicle was retired from service, but was kept in good condition
Friends and neighbors have stepped in to plant new grass and replace a swing for the firefighter’s daughter
Paul Hutchinson filed for retirement a day before a department hearing
The wildfire reignited Monday after leaving four firefighters with heat exhaustion Sunday night
Fire departments should pay attention to new driver-behavior data as it may alter response levels
The accident occurred while firefighters were assisting a hiker who was experiencing a medical emergency at the top of a trail
The Columbus Dispatch reports the firefighter was wearing a reflective vest and other safety equipment when he was struck
As the driver of the fire tuck told a man to move, the man continued to shout, then threw a bottle at the rig
Sixteen firefighters responded to an exterior fire that spread to a garage
The 36-year-old was killed Sunday while working the scene of a wreck
The vests weigh around 17 pounds, and are said to be able to stop bullets from a high-powered rifle
The firefighter used a garden hose to battle the fire before crews arrived
Researchers noted that individual will and organizational solidarity are two factors that worked in favor of increasing PPE
The tractor-trailer driver lost control and hit the fire truck, which had responded to an earlier accident
The May 16 death of Daryl B. Ritz was captured on a GoPro camera mounted inside Ritz’s dump truck
Doctors will be able to see a live feed of patients to provide better medical direction
The 37-year department veteran suffered a heart attack in training just days before retirement
