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.
Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe
Codes, utilities and infrastructure must be designed to function when the system is under stress
An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
Lexington Battalion Chief Shane Poynter said firefighters normally train on metal cargo containers used at the academy
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
UL’s FSRI research program manager talks fire dynamics, tactical decision-making and what aggressive firefighting means to him
Grab these tools that every firefighter, especially new firefighters, should have on hand for self-rescue
The Granby Police Department stated there were several hundred rounds of ammunition inside the burning vehicle
The latest research promoting firefighter safety
The mindset you adopt can affect your fireground decision-making
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
Pawtucket firefighters are criticizing a decision by the fire chief to place a probationary firefighter as an acting deputy chief
Irving firefighters from Station 9 are temporarily working out of a different firehouse following a fire in their quarters
A tire came off a tower ladder assigned to Truck 23, damaging two vehicles
Two Helena firefighters were injured while extinguishing a fire involving three vehicles at a construction supply store
The NFPA offers essential space heater safety recommendation for fire departments to share with their communities
The priorities we address or fail to address in those first few moments guide the direction of the scene for the duration of the call
As you ready yourself and your community for a heatwave, keep these tips in mind
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
The donation from H&H Chevrolet will help Newville firefighters keep electric vehicles shifting into drive
Three firefighters assigned to Engine 32 were injured when their fire engine overturned while responding to a rescue
The Anchorage Fire Department is calling attention to poor maintenance, safety problems in multi-family housing
A power line fell on a rig as San Francisco firefighters faced a top-floor fire, threatening exposures
New Haven firefighters faced explosions and collapsing floors in a large commercial structure
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Learn how fire drills – a now-routine part of American life – emerged over the years as fire safety and prevention practices improved
Make sure you are able to recognize the signs of flashover because you don’t have much time to get out
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
The Dublin tanker was returning from a field fire when it went off the road and into a ditch
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
An Albuquerque firefighter was hit by a drunk driver while working at a motor vehicle crash on I-25
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
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