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.
At least 30 people, including two New Orleans Police officers, were transported to five local hospitals for injuries
A new law to keep bystanders from interfering with first responders goes into effect in 2025
A Delray Beach spokesperson said three firefighters are in stable condition after their ladder truck was struck by a train while responding to a call
The two boys, ages 2 and 4, were airlifted in critical condition to burn units; a firefighter suffered minor burns and was treated on scene
Several firefighters suffered injuries in a recent fire, resulting in burns, smoke inhalation, cuts, bumps and bruises
One firefighter suffered torn ligaments, another had breathing problems and the third had chest pains due to smoke inhalation
Mississippi police say the rig’s driver did not yield right of way in the crash that killed one boy and injured six others
The firefighters suffered minor burns when conditions deteriorated during their interior search
Two firefighters was taken to the hospital; one of them was in fair condition, and a second one was in good condition
Two firefighters, who were inside a building when it collapsed, were hurt; four others were injured battling the fire
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The city installed bike lanes and narrowed the street to 20 feet; the International Fire Code says streets should be 26 feet wide to accommodate ladder trucks
The firefighter was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Capt. Christine Yates was not able to move while straddling a floor joist; she suffered smoke inhalation and was treated and later released in good condition
The cause of the leak has not been determined, but firefighters suspect malfunctioning equipment
Chief Robert Cabano found the man not breathing and turning blue; after administering two doses of Narcan, the man woke up and attacked him
Capt. Joseph Fontaine was seriously injured after being exposed to cyanide while battling a fire; the department had removed most of their cyanide detectors due to budget cuts
Firefighters were alerted to the fire when a resident ran to a fire station and banged on the door; no one was injured in the blaze
The extent of the firefighter’s injuries is unknown; the fire is considered suspicious and arson investigators were called to the scene
The firefighter suffered a stroke while responding to a grass fire and remains in critical condition
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The fire truck was responding to the scene of a multiple car crash caused by icy roads when a pickup truck slid on the ice and crashed into the back of the rig
The firefighter was treated at the scene and taken to a hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation
The firefighter fell down an elevator shaft and was taken to the hospital in serious-to-critical condition; a second firefighter suffered minor injuries
The firefighter mistook the window for a door and stepped through it, falling about 10 feet
The firefighters were taken to the hospital and are listed in good-to-fair condition
Capt. Joseph Fontaine was hospitalized after having difficulty breathing after responding to the fire
Steven Whitfield II, 32, was near the end of an obstacle course when he went down
The firefighter suffered minor injuries; the cause of the fire is unknown
The chief was responding to a crash when his vehicle was struck; lights and sirens were on at the time of the collision
Firefighters responded to the home after a personal medical alarm was activated; the woman was disoriented and shot at the firefighters
One firefighter was transported to the hospital in serious condition following the crash; more than 500 people lost power
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