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.
The lawsuit claims the former Decatur Fire & Rescue trainee was injured when another firefighter walked on plywood that was placed on the back of her neck
Rescuers spent four days in cold weather searching for Elizabeth Pollard after she fell into a sinkhole in Marguerite while looking for her cat
The dangers associated with hoarding conditions are the same whether you call it “heavy clutter,” “Collyer Mansion conditions” or “hoarder house”
The man originally told police that his friend shot himself, but later admitted to accidentally shooting him
The Texas firefighter was diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning, but the fire dept. didn’t have the extra insurance policy to cover his injuries
Emergency personnel at the scene of Tuesday’s collision have moved to a recovery operation
Several of the firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion; one firefighter was trapped on the second floor
The fires coincided with the city’s fireworks night that officials say is a busy night for firefighters; this year there were 30 fire in 24 hours
Leaving off any component of protective gear exposes firefighters to short- and long-term risks
The wildlife food production warehouse fire was caused by the spontaneous combustion of peanuts
Video: Shot Pa. volunteer firefighter airs ‘thank you’ message, gets apology call from Kenny Chesney
An officer and volunteer firefighter shot several times got a call from country singer Kenny Chesney with an apology for announcing at a concert that he had died of his injuries
Lt. Brent McKinness, 41, died after a single-car accident Saturday afternoon when his car went off the road and overturned
The volunteer fire district now blocks roads at crash scenes after a newly minted medic was hit and killed by a truck
An FDNY rig hit a bus and a car while en route to a fire call; none of the injuries were life-threatening
OCFR Wellness Coordinator Lt. Anthony Willis: “It’s very important we keep an eye on our firefighters as we move forward. We can’t afford for anyone to commit suicide.”
National Guardsmen are assisting in eight counties, helping local crews with swift water rescues, search and extraction efforts and health and welfare checks
Officials said the tanker truck did not stop and yield to an ambulance that had its lights and sirens on
The planned app would prohibit unmanned crafts from flying where firefighter planes and helicopters are flying to fight fires
The firefighters immediately got out of the truck to check on the driver of the SUV
Both firefighters were hospitalized Wednesday, and one remained there overnight
The fire dept. sent more than 80 personnel and 34 vehicles, but they were forced to remain outside
The firefighter was advancing into the home’s second floor when it flashed; he was treated and released for burns to his arm and ears
The impact of Clark’s thoughts on the mayday, LODDs and fire service leadership stays in your head after it’s finished
The firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation and is expected to make a full recovery
The threat triggered confusion on how the fire department would respond to calls
New Haven is one of 178 departments nationwide classified Class 1, joining 2 other state departments
The firefighter was sidelined and evaluated at the scene, where 10 apartment units were evacuated Tuesday
The first responders fee was newly implemented to prevent fire station brownouts
Here’s a hard look at the barriers prohibiting meaningful PPE innovation
Both died when their truck slid down a 20-meter gully Monday while battling an out-of-control wildland fire
It’s easy to be lopsided in the training–education balance, here’s that balance is critical
Firefighters have been harassed and spat on while responding to fire and medical calls
The department began a 24-hour watch at the memorial site and held a moment of silence to commemorate those killed
