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.
Detailing the current areas of research and the hopeful expectations for their adoption
Pawtucket firefighters are criticizing a decision by the fire chief to place a probationary firefighter as an acting deputy chief
Irving firefighters from Station 9 are temporarily working out of a different firehouse following a fire in their quarters
The bill establishes basic skills, standardized classroom training and continued training at district centers around the state
The rig was responding to a vehicle accident when it overturned; the firefighter is in stable condition
More than a dozen students suffered only minor injuries and are reported in good condition; no fatalities occurred
The firefighter suffered a serious leg injury; the fire is considered suspicious
He injured his wrist trying to restrain a man who poured gasoline on a group of people at his neighbor’s fire pit, and threatened to burn down his house
Under the ordinance, the fire department can charge $435 per car accident or $6,000 for a hazardous materials response
These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
The firefighter sustained a head and back injury from the fall; the cause of the incident appears to be a failed door latch
Firefighters had been evacuating the woods, where the man lives, when they said the threat occurred
Official: “I want to make sure that our first responders have all the equipment that’s necessary to keep them safe.”
The firefighter suffered a broken leg when a rotten tree fell on him and another firefighter
Two firefighters were ejected and three had to be extricated; two are in critical condition and three are in serious condition
They responded to a man with difficulty breathing and were over come by fumes; they were all treated and released
The order makes mandatory a 40 mph train speed limit in high-risk urban areas for all trains carrying flammable liquids
Fire chief: “Training is not the issue. The condition of the land is the issue.”
From health and wellness research, to roadside safety to community safety, CFSI education sessions hit important points
A slice of burnt toast could cost businesses a $750 fine as part of plan to recoup costs of firefighters responding to false alarms
The city closed the firehouse as a precaution after two firefighters complained about headaches
Capt. Myles Smith sustained multiple fractures to the right side of his body including his shoulder, arm, pelvis and femur
When it comes to low-frequency incidents like hazmat response, having a grasp of the basics can make all the difference in a safe outcome
New testing examines how particles can penetrate firefighter protective gear with some surprising results
Valley Springs Firefighter Steven Ackerman was found in the basement after being unaccounted for following an evacuation order
An underground electrical fire set off an explosion that sent manhole covers flying 200 feet
Fire officials are not ruling out arson, but most of the fire damage was in an area where candles were burning
The city could face fines of $1,000 per violation if it does not propose a plan to fix the violations cited by OSHA investigators
This new program celebrates some of those who go above and beyond to serve their communities, fellow firefighters and families
The firefighter is in stable condition and his injuries are not considered life threatening
Both firefighters suffered broken legs and are using wheelchairs to get around; they hope to be back on the job in six months
One well-intentioned bystander can cause enough distraction to the safety and effectiveness of initial fire attack operations
