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 proposed fentanyl vaccine might be a useful addition in the fight against opioids, but it isn’t necessary to protect first responders from occupational exposure to the drug
An Orlando firefighter bailed out of a second-floor window with flames overhead
WalletHub ranked the safest states in America based on personal and residential safety, financial safety, road safety, workplace safety and emergency preparedness
Nearly 25 firefighters from six departments responded to the blaze
Released footage shows officers tasing a firefighter who was accused of fighting
Responders arrived to find heavy fire at the building, and removed the first two victims within one minute
The evidence says not using emergency lights and sirens should be the rule – and using them should be an infrequent exception
The firefighters suffered burns to their feet and were transported to a hospital for treatment
Researchers develop hands-free thermal camera to help firefighters spot trapped individuals and potential dangers
An injured firefighter who was on scene at the massive blaze said the 13 firefighters who died didn’t need to
Over 100 firefighters responded to an apartment complex blaze; the firefighters’ injuries were non life-threatening
The shooting left six injured and two dead Sunday
One neighbor, a nurse, revived the toddler via CPR when he was rescued from the fire
About 50 firefighters from several departments responded to the attic fire
Multiple fire departments responded to the restaurant fire Wednesday
One of the firefighters was treated for an ankle injury
The debate over staffing levels has made headlines since 2011, when an arbitrator eliminated a minimum manning clause, which required the city to staff at least 22 firefighters on any given shift
Several manufacturers have received UL certification and at least one is adding a vertical steering stick to reduce fall injuries
After reaching the trapped motorist, the firefighter decided going back through the water was too dangerous and called for a helicopter
Elgin, Ill. officials say paying overtime saves 20 percent in the long run versus hiring more firefighters; the fire union says the model compromises safety
The unit was working a minor crash when the driver hit the engine; no firefighters were injured
The fire station sustained some structural damage, but is still safe to occupy
The fire engine malfunctioned as the crew was setting up to pump water, and the vehicle’s windshield smashed into a tree after the fire engine began rolling
Prosecutors can now seek stronger penalties when first responders are intentionally targeted because of their professions
The apparatus crashed on it’s way to a wildfire; officials said it may have been going too fast
The tanker was responding to a call when it crossed an intersection and collided with another vehicle
The building floors were old and likely covered in oils, which might have contributed to the fire
Four fire departments responded; the injured firefighter’s condition was not reported
When teaming with police, fire and EMS need different tactics and tools for both scenarios
Nick Weaver suffered multiple back fractures and spent most of the weekend in the hospital
Bob Dombrowski: “You pull up and they lit a house on fire and there’s some people across the street with 40-ouncers and we’re putting on a show, putting out the fires.”
Warmer weather and melted snowpack in the state has made wildfires more likely
The firefighter fell from a third-story roof and suffered neck and back injuries
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