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.
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Lexington Battalion Chief Shane Poynter said firefighters normally train on metal cargo containers used at the academy
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
Two firefighters died fighting a fire in a brownstone two years ago; federal investigators say the department bears some responsibility
When crews arrived, they were unable to get into the home due to heavy smoke and flames
This deep-hole rescue scenario illustrates how to approach rescues that often can’t be trained for
The EMT sustained injuries after a family member of the patient he was treating threw a radio through the window of the ambulance
The eight firefighters and one battalion chief were treated for minor injuries ranging from burns to abrasions
Three case studies explain our propensity to bend the safety rules, but there is hope for behavioral change
The trooper was struck by a passing vehicle while assisting firefighters with a car fire; he sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital
The firefighter suffered second-degree burns and was transported to the hospital; the fire was likely sparked by hot ashes from a wood stove
The new Tactical Emergency Medical Support Team will receive protective gear and emergency response training allowing them to respond to large scale emergencies
The attorney general filed charges against the water treatment plant manager at the fire academy
Funding issues are the root of several problems at volunteer fire departments in one Virginia county
The cameras should improve safety by giving fire truck and ambulance drivers a way to see what is going on outside of their vehicles
They fell from the second floor 9 hours after a condominium fire was brought under control; the extent of their injuries is unknown
Women’s History Month is celebrated annually during March; here’s a handful of inventions vital to present-day first responders
Josh Brolin and Miles Teller are set to star in the reality-based film about 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who died
The firefighter fell through an addiction center’s roof to his waist; other firefighters rescued him by placing a ladder beneath him
As recent news shows, firefighter vehicles are a soft target for thieves; here’s how to make them harder
Fire chief said protective gear will allow first responders to treat patients more quickly in an active shooter situation
Lt. Lyle Crandall was run over by the front tires of the rig; he suffered traumatic injury to his left foot and both legs
Chief Larry Gilman remains in intensive care; a second injured firefighter was treated and released
Two firefighters were burned and a third suffered rib injuries while battling an apartment fire
The man was being extricated from his car after an accident; police stunned him with a taser when he became combative towards the firefighter rescuing him
Shawna Lynn Jones, 22, died from injuries she sustained after being struck by a boulder
Firefighters and medics are attacked with increasing frequency, follow these steps to shift the survival odds in your favor
The firefighter was rescued by helicopter to the hospital; initial reports suggest she was struck by a falling rock
Not everyone has a dedicated training facility and those departments need extra planning to avoid injuring firefighters
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