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.
New Haven firefighters faced explosions and collapsing floors in a large commercial structure
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The question posed online asked how firefighters put out a grease fire that’s out of control and burns the whole house
An agitated male assailant wounded both medics before they were able to escape with serious and horrific injuries
In addition to installing the alarms, firefighters will perform a fire safety check in each residence and give away fire helmets and fire safety tips to any children in the homes
No firefighters were on the tracks and no one was injured, but crews said the minor incident could have turned deadly with bad communication
The firefighters were searching for a resident who was reportedly trapped; they suffered second-degree burns to their lower extremities
He suffered burns to his ears fighting the blaze at a former dental custom ceramic business
Driving back and forth over the fire only set the van ablaze, which was packed with firearms ammunition and a full tank of fuel
When investigating a firefighter injury or death, documenting the condition of the PPE is critical; that includes a visual record
The fire chief decided to hold an open house at the destroyed home, allowing residents to see the devastation the fire caused and the importance of smoke detectors
Crews had to extricate the van driver who struck the rig; three firefighters suffered minor injuries
Fire officials are pushing to correct the problem through a new campaign launched by the chief
The foam is stored in trailers along with equipment needed to apply the foam to a spill; the trailers will be deployed by early 2016
The first and third basemen wore fire department shirts during batting practice, and the pitcher and manager wore department hats
The one size fits all plastic lining is designed to speed the process of protecting the ambulance interior from pathogens
The firefighters saved two civilians before a wall collapsed around them; two other firefighters were also injured
Not understanding the dangers or proper tactics for fighting high-voltage fires can be deadly
A 2013 tire fire was the impetus for stronger regulations; part of the change will give fire personnel clearer access to stored tires
Fire compromised the deck; he was treated and released with no broken bones
Records found 88 percent of fires were caused by smoking in multi-family buildings, highlighting the need to focus fire prevention efforts
The move comes after one firefighter recently got sick; the chief said some of them are the size of small puppies
The driver swerves and weaves across lanes into the ambulance’s path; the driver confronted the ambulance in the middle of the road
The firefighters were rushed to a hospital, went through a decontamination process and are currently being monitored
If the batteries worked, the pizza was free; if not, the firefighters replaced the batteries or installed a new alarm
The low-speed impact knocked the firefighter to the ground; his injuries were not serious
A complaint was filed saying more than half haven’t been tested since 2008; federal law requires them to be tested every five years
The firefighter, as well as the trapped people he had been sent to rescue, was pulled to safety from the floodwaters
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