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
One firefighter was exposed to a chemical and taken to a hospital for skin irritation; the other two were checked out as a precaution
His wife said they wouldn’t be able to make it through without the generous donations, fundraisers and support of their community
Firefighters said they started stoning the fire truck before pouring petrol and setting it ablaze; the protests are over inadequate parking space
Fleming said they were arguing when he went into the kitchen and grabbed a knife, and in his words, just lost it.
For the company officer, having a dashcam in the rig can provide proof of wrongdoing, serve as a training tool and change driver behavior
The department is lagging on inspections for about 6,800 buildings; fire officials blame the backlog on staffing cuts
Researchers are taking on the monumental task of finding a verifiable, measurable method for removing contaminants for firefighting turnout gear
A firefighter claimed his helmet caused serious neck injuries; if all 313 helmets are replaced, it would cost the city $60,000
The volunteer firefighter was struck in the face as a firework was light; he was badly burned
The fire department is working with police to try and track down the company to find out its intentions
The union alleges Chief Brad Muller used inappropriate sexual terms to refer to women, used a racial slur and that equipment needs to be inspected
The firefighters’ lawyer said truck manufacturer Sutphen did not fully disclose the truck’s issues to the department
The 21-year-old hit the medic, struck a firefighter with an elbow to the head and broke a sheriff’s leg
Chief: “We need to change the culture of the way we think, the way we look at it from day one.”
The two firefighters were uninjured; a resident also escaped the home uninjured
Three firefighters on board the ladder truck were a little stiff after the crash but were uninjured
Rehabbing is among the most important safety aspects on a fire scene; here’s some examples of good and bad rehab
City records show a 39 percent drop in the number of apartments inspected by the fire department over three years
One firefighter is still listed as missing; 12 other people were injured in the explosion
Fire commissioner: Chief failed “to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of the public and members of the department”
The firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated and later released from the hospital
Two women were airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition; a paramedic suffered minor injuries
The lawsuit accuses officials of gross negligence, carelessness and failure to properly advise others of the time and location of the drill
St. Charles County Ambulance District received a grant from Costco to check on seniors during periods of high heat and humidity
One firefighter had a possible broken ankle and two suffered smoke inhalation
The firefighter was taken to a hospital, where he underwent surgery on his toes and appears to be doing well
Fortunately, no firefighters or civilians were hurt
