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.
The simple act of changing bulb colors on station wreaths engages citizens in fire safety messages
A Derby man snuck into his neighbor’s house and struck a resident with a hammer while his own house burned
The lawsuit claims the former Decatur Fire & Rescue trainee was injured when another firefighter walked on plywood that was placed on the back of her neck
A fire captain in a front seat, just a few feet from where the bullet hit, was shaken by the incident; no one was injured
The knife did not penetrate the paramedic’s vest that had a metal trauma plate in it
About 50 firefighters responded; the firefighters’ injuries were minor.
Firefighters suspect the shooting may have happened while answering a call about a fallen utility pole
Opinions on what color is best won’t surprise you, but why they got that color might
This exclusive report looks at current and predicted trends in firefighter protective clothing
Being a good apparatus operator starts in the station, extends to the street and carries over to the fireground
Crews sent out a mayday because they were unable to pull him out; the firefighter is expected to be OK
A firefighter and sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries in the incident
The firefighter was treated and released; about 25 firefighters were fighting a vacant house fire
Shots were fired as volunteers battled a residential structure fire; no one was hurt and the shooter remains at large
The fire started in the basement and quickly spread; the firefighter suffered non life-threatening injuries
The recall covers the Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Lance and Quantum models from the 2006 and 2007 model years
According to current law, all emergency lights must be on the outside of the vehicle; police say interior lights look too much like unmarked police cars
Dan Holman, 44, suffered a broken ankle, cuts and bruises; the chief said he’s lucky to have survived
Fire officials said they hope the upgrades will allow the department to score a better ISO rating
The rig was responding to a fire call with its lights and sirens on; the man was rushed to a hospital in critical condition
The video has been viewed more than 40,000 times on the department’s Facebook page
The firefighters were treated for cuts and bruises to their faces and arms
Responsible for about one in five of the 829 firefighter fatalities in the past decade, fire truck crashes are more deadly than fighting a fire
The U.S. Fire Administration and IAFF will examine the circumstances surrounding the acts and determine how to stop them before occurring
Compared with NFPA standards for firefighter gear, federal and most state regulations are woefully behind the times
Officials said 100 minutes was adequate time for responders to assess an accident and take action
Making sure PPE fits is more than an issue of comfort; it’s a safety issue, and that goes for women as well as men
The body is a complex system and mobility-limiting pain in one of these four areas is often the symptom of correctable problems elsewhere
FEMA opted not to advise people to close interior doors based on focus group results; NFPA may add the message next year
The 23-year-old’s music video features a young couple, played by himself and his girlfriend, who are involved in a crash
The man allegedly fired once into the air and then at the firefighters; no one was injured
It is the chief’s, the department’s and the community’s responsibility to provide exams; it’s the firefighters who should demand it
The 34-year-old, who had a ‘do not walk’ sign, suffered a serious leg injury
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