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.
A man who barricaded himself inside his Ypsilanti Township apartment for hours during a standoff with police was eventually removed after fire forced him onto a balcony
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
The latest methods and the strategic value of implementing Gas Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) devices
If you can’t answer “yes” to these questions, it’s time to level up your training
New ordinance allows the fire chief to declare a building a “public nuisance” and have a structure torn down
The Heat and Health Index is a new tool that provides heat-health data at the ZIP code level
Firefighters had begun an interior attack on the 96-year-old building but switched to exterior operations
These products will improve visibility and keep you alert and comfortable
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
City council hearing finds that the proposed budget does not cover all recommended changes based on the Stricker Street fire that killed three firefighters
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) Fellowship recipients’ research focuses on the occupational health and safety of firefighters
Take a close look at what equipment is in your pockets and decide if it may do more harm than good
Two Worcester firefighters were injured while fighting a fire that claimed two occupants
A Denham Springs firefighter was injured when their fire engine was involved in a collision
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Freddy Flores succumbed to burn injuries after a fire inside a
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Videos show firefighters running to escape a collapsing wall during a fire in Pottsville
Stay safe under the sun with these 10 expert tips on preventing and treating sunburn
A Londonderry firefighter was injured during an MVC that involved several auto maintenance chemicals
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Fire in an oven extended into the roof of the Fremont factory
Non-functioning sprinklers and other violations had been discovered in the arson investigation of the San Jose fire
Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 released information from a survey of members from a year ago after reporting no change by the city administration
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
From multi-tools to night vision glasses, we’ve got your road trip essentials covered
The latest insights and best practices
The SSD crew shares tips for how departments can maximize this year’s training event, June 16-22
The Longmont (Colorado) Fire Department’s two newest stations include some unique features
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
Oakland house has a history of being occupied by squatters
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- Lithium-ion battery fire kills 1, injures 6 in N.Y. apartment building