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.
UL’s FSRI research program manager talks fire dynamics, tactical decision-making and what aggressive firefighting means to him
Grab these tools that every firefighter, especially new firefighters, should have on hand for self-rescue
The Granby Police Department stated there were several hundred rounds of ammunition inside the burning vehicle
The new protocol aims to improve safety by reducing the amount of emergency vehicle crashes
Firefighter safety is as much about their mental state as their physical state; here’s what the company officer can do to boost the crew’s emotional hygiene
While more choice may seem welcome; we may not be getting the benefits of choice, and in fact, hurt by it
The firefighter was responding to a grass fire when he was hit by a semi while attempting to turn onto a highway; the chief thinks the brakes were defective
The plan calls for using those in local jails for less violent or serious crimes than the inmates held in state prisons
When you’re wading into icy water to rescue a victim is not the time to wonder if you bought the best exposure suit
The ballistic vests and helmets are to be worn in active shooter situations
The firefighter was airlifted to a hospital with a broken leg; he’s expected to be OK
The driver ran through a crash scene and fatally struck another driver standing in the median with police and firefighters
All three teens were transported to a hospital for treatment; the firefighter spent a night in the hospital but has since returned home to recover
Head of firefighters union said the damage is putting firefighters’ lives at risk and is a safety issue
They were pulling ceiling tiles when drywall fell on them; they were uninjured but one firefighter was unable to move
Officials said the firefighters injured in a ladder truck training exercise were likely never going to return to active duty
Firefighters were preparing buildings for live-fire training and later learned that some contained asbestos
The man had a lengthy criminal history and mental health problems
Here’s where our readers stand on the issue of firefighters transporting Denver Broncos players, spouses and children on top of fire trucks
A mayday call was sent out to rescue the firefighter, but he self-extricated himself and is OK
The average time needed to access a victim in a hoarder’s home is one hour and 20 minutes; the typical average is five minutes
The suit claims the newly installed digital radios repeatedly knocked firefighters off the air, forcing them to use hand signals
At least one notable fire service leader criticized Denver area fire departments for allowing the NFL team’s players, spouses and children to ride on top of the rigs; where do you stand on the issue?
Colleagues backed up firefighter Brian Brian Smolik’s story, recalling how the man swung a knife and asked them if they wanted to die
The stray bullet hit firefighter Mase Mattingly’s mask, popped out and fell into his hands; he was uninjured
The firefighter was taken to a hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries
No one was inside of the vehicle and no injuries were reported
Fire officials said the firefighter’s injuries are serious, but he is in stable condition
The firefighter, who was struck in the face with a bullet, received medical attention but is OK
Witnesses told first-arriving firefighters that someone was in the home; the victim was in the room of origin and likely dead before firefighters arrived
Fire chiefs need to foster opportunities for incident commanders to develop their situational awareness skills through training and experience
