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.
Without routine inspections and incident preplanning, crews are responding to an information black hole
The Roswell and Allentown departments will receive the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award at the 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner
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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
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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
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
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