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.
As helmet technology and PPE standards evolve, fire service leaders reassess the necessity of ear covers and face shields
The effort aims to educate the public and rally support for legislation protecting the independent code development process
To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage
Activists expect bigger crowds and more robust demonstrations through the week
A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released a summary of the front-loader fire and explosion that killed Firefighter Andrew Pontious
The potential impacts of wearable technology are becoming impossible to ignore
The firefighter had stopped to render aid at an MVC near Georgetown
Reviewing historic fires enhances fireline safety by building context and familiarity with high-risk scenarios
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Justin Shaw suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a tree during the Coffee Can Saddle Fire
Maximize CRR efforts by working with local agencies and tapping into federal resources
Use innovative methods, modern technology to educate your community about fire safety
Funding for Frederick County firefighters will be used for roadway safety and new nozzles and hose
There are few things firefighters do that put the public at risk, but responding to calls is one of them
Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight
This gear protects eyes, ears and extremities from power tool injuries
One-third of Atlanta’s fire apparatus is beyond its lifespan and the city is below the national standard for reserve rigs
Your apparatus is only one tool of many to help increase safety
Reflecting on a 75-year-old tragedy that took the lives of 13 firefighters
While Aurora Fire Rescue attempted to extinguish a house fire, a man ran out with a gun and immediately fired upon a responding Falck Rocky Mountain ambulance
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
Wichita Firefighter Ty Voth, 27, was a five-year veteran of the department
The 14-month-old child fell about 10 feet deep into a pipe around 12 inches in diameter; a Moundridge Police officer’s creative approach was instrumental in his rescue
The Battle Creek firefighter was searching for potential victims in a house fire when they became unconscious
The Santa Rosa Fire Department joined the fight against the Park Fire, sharing a video of what they saw as they returned from a rest period
Members from eight fire departments encountered heavy black smoke when they responded to a fire at a vacant building
North Attleborough firefighters shut off the ammonia from outside the building
Let’s take a beat before panicking over the proposed changes to the Fire Brigade Standard
I-15 near Baker was shut down in what one driver called “traffic apocalypse from hell”
The Apopka City Council had issued a vote of no confidence in 2023 following Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
Gain reliable and explainable results safely using Raman, FTIR, and SERS
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
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