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.
Philadelphia’s roving fire unit aims to get warming fires from burning out of control
The Sterling firefighter is in critical condition
Delray’s vice mayor is questioning if firefighters might have had issues with their licenses after the chief sent out a memo on driver’s license requirements after the crash
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
The new policy would force inspectors to perform substandard assessments of buildings that may put firefighters at risk
The chief was disciplined after failing to disseminate a report that may have prevented the death of another firefighter
According to the firefighter, the vehicle failed to slow down at a crash-scene traffic-control area
Members of the technical rescue team and medical special operations unit have already been trained to enter the hot zone in active-shooter incidents
The rig was on its way to a fuel spill with its lights and sirens on when it crashed into a car at an intersection
People convicted of felony hate crimes could face an additional five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine
The International Association of Fire Chief’s VCOS Symposium drew 128 fire service leaders
The truck was heading to a structure fire with its lights and sirens on when the crash occurred
The firefighter was taken to a hospital in good condition with a burn to the arm; no other injuries were reported
While no silver bullet for cancer prevention, barrier hoods are a great step in that direction
Firefighters evacuated the building before a portion of it collapsed
First responders would be protected under the bill at a state level, although a similar federal bill has been proposed in Congress
The firefighter was listed in critical condition, but his injuries are not life-threatening
A six-year-old is in critical condition; the firefighters were transported to a hospital
The fire triggered a massive explosion that killed 15 people, injured hundreds and left part of the small town in ruins
Breathing apparatus standards have grown to cover all hazards; here’s a look at eight of those to aid your next purchase
A fireground call for help nearly always has its roots in the observation and orientation skills of those making decisions
A fire department spokesman said paramedics aren’t sent into areas where they need it; union officials say that is not true
The firefighter was able to extricate himself; he was later released from a hospital with no serious injuries
Shelli Farley is suing for negligence, wrongful death and is also seeking compliance with NFPA 1670
Understanding the paddle and how to use it is critical if the motor cuts out
Three-year-old Aiden McKitrick is expected to survive his injuries, but he’ll have a “lifetime of challenges”
Several exhausted firefighters get some much needed rest after battling the Fort McMurray wildfire
A new section, response to incidents involving violence, has been added to the tool kit
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