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.
Use earplugs or earmuffs instead of trying to endure the loudness
As the automotive industry revs its engines for EVs, questions remain for some fire service leaders
The fire’s intensity and the building’s stability led Kansas City firefighters to evacuate and battle the blaze outside
The building had a sub-basement firefighters did not know about; the crew became trapped while attempting to fight the fire from inside
The firefighter was taken to the hospital after responding to the fire; the cause of the fire is under investigation
The firefighter climbed a ladder to a burning third-floor apartment to share his mask with the 65-year-old woman
The motel was heavily damaged by the fire; the firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion and was treated and released
Firefighters reported an intense smell at the station following heavy rain; the department will be able to use the building next door until the issue is resolved
Agencies need to consider the cost to the city when personnel are injured due to a lack of personal safety equipment
The jury deliberated for nearly three days before convicting Ryan Allen Jones of attempted voluntary manslaughter and acquitting him of attempted murder
The device will monitor biometric data from firefighters and show the data via helmet displays like a video game health bar
The jury will decide whether the stabbing of two firefighters last year was a “brazen act of violence” or a neccesary act of self-defense
Chief Michael Scott was battling a fire in the woods when a shed with flammable liquid caught on fire and exploded, burning his arms and face
The firefighters were taken to the hospital and are expected to be OK; residents were able to escape before firefighters arrived
Christopher Gene Ray was riding on a fire truck while responding to a house fire when he fell off and was struck by the truck
The fire chief was responding to a fire in some woods when a shed with flammable liquid inside caught fire and exploded
Because the streets are so dangerous in San Bernardino, crews must wait until there is a police presence before responding
Deputies arrested the man for allegedly assaulting firefighters; the firefighters had asked the man about a nearby fire when he threw a knife at them
For the first time, prevention micro grants are open to small fire departments minus some prohibitive restrictions
The firefighter was forced to jump out of the way to avoid being hit; the driver had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit
The ambulance was following the fire truck when it suddenly stopped and the ambulance rear-ended it; two firefighters were taken to the hospital
There were no injuries and the rig remained in service; the unit was running lights and sirens when the car hit it
PTSD can wreck more than just the firefighter’s life; here’s the story of one woman trying to cope with her husband’s illness
Follow hazmat scene basic protocols when dealing with an emotionally difficult scene to help firefighters cope
The firefighters were responding to a medical call when the man attacked them; the man’s attorney said he was acting in self-defense
The smoke alarms were installed by the Swansboro Fire Department less than a month ago as part of the department’s fire prevention program
The firefighter was rescued by colleagues; he was treated on scene and taken to a hospital as precaution
SCBA’s ability to ward off external chemicals was greatly enhanced in 2007; now they’ll be tested to find out just how good they are
The firefighters were taken to a hospital, including one firefighter who has serious but non-life threatening injuries
The firefighter climbed a ladder to a burning third-floor apartment to share his mask with the woman; both are being treated for smoke inhalation
NIOSH’s new report on the 2014 fire that claimed two Boston firefighters holds lessons for every department
The military is investigating whether chemicals from its firefighting foam contaminated groundwater at hundreds of sites across the nation
Researchers investigated the impact of different tactics, firefighting location and measures such as skin cleaning and gross on-scene decon
