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.
Jackson Firefighter Annie Wallen faced pornography, penis-measuring contests and someone allegedly urinating on her bed
Eau Claire and other fire departments are using lighted wreaths to encourage holiday fire prevention in their communities and possibly break the 2023 record
A Grand Rapids Township lieutenant is hospitalized after being attacked by an armed man while alone inside the firehouse
More than 80,000 residents were ordered to flee as flames moved into the city
The firefighter was not seriously injured and after retrieving his helmet he went back to working on the smoldering fire
NTSB investigators found that the third-rail power cables were improperly installed at the site of the electrical malfunction that led to the fire
Now playing at the Theater of the Absurd: A chief who forbids sleep; here’s hoping it’s a limited run
One man threw bricks at responders and another threatened to kill them; the fire captain received minor injuries and an AMR ambulance was damaged
Firefighter Richard Sheltra, 20, was pulled from the building; two other firefighters suffered non life-threatening injuries
Someone participating in a clean up found the device, submersed it in a bucket of water and brought it to a Hawaii fire station
A four-story mattress warehouse fire occurred Saturday night
It’s essential for first responders to be able to communicate with a person who may need medical assistance but is unable to verbalize
Fire chief said ‘It looked like you were looking down into hell’
Only five states are tracking the chemicals used in the foam and spilled from other sources through ongoing water monitoring
Christopher Ray, 42, slipped and got tangled in fire hose; the rig then backed over him in the road
Certain parts of the nation should expect a rough season after a dry winter or because of long-term drought
Anderson fire chief said the firefighter was transported to a hospital for non life-threatening injuries
The 2016 ERG provides first responders with a go-to manual to help deal with hazmat transportation incidents during the critical first 30 minutes
The Newton Fire Department is fourth in the state to be awarded the highest rating
The rise of civilian fire deaths is worrying officials as the fire service faces budget cuts of up to 50 percent by 2020
Family dog led firefighters twice back inside the burning home to find the children
On average, a child was hospitalized every day for some injury involving a laundry pod
The city and the fire department could face fines up to $25,000 per violation
The firefighters were taken to a hospital and were reported in stable condition; officials are investigating the fire as a possible arson
These safety measures can shift the odds away from firefighter injury when motorists do the unexpected
Firefighters continue to battle the fire, which has already burned 14,000 acres
Fire officials claim that at least 10 chemicals used in flame retardants endanger firefighters and do little to stop fires
Firefighter Benjamin Vernon was stabbed twice and suffered a punctured lung and firefighter Alex Wallbrett was stabbed multiple times
A firefighter suffered burns on his hand and a second firefighter was hospitalized for a heat-related injury
The firefighters suffered minor injuries in the fire, though it wasn’t clear how they were hurt
The family of three escaped unharmed but their dog died in the 2-alarm blaze
Union officials said one factor behind the recent injuries is fatigue, which was blamed on the new schedule for firefighters
Capt. Robert Montcrieff was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after trying to save animals at the home
