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 fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
Monitor Township Firefighter Jeff Sargeson was calling for additional resources when he saw the pickup truck heading towards him
A fourth Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer has died in a shooting that killed three others and wounded four
Atlanta officials have seen arson, property damage and increased insurance rates due to protests at the proposed site
From budget-friendly options to high-security models, find the perfect product to secure your firearm in your personal vehicle
More than 200 firefighters, lifeguards and police officers poured in from Oceanside and nearby cities to help extinguish the fire
Milford firefighters quickly knocked down fire on the roof before it extended into the home’s interior
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
A Bluewell firefighter was injured when a collision sent the department brush truck into a beauty salon
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
Kansas City firefighters faced a mountain goat in a precarious spot
With an increase in abandoned building fires Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced legislation removing derelict, dangerous buildings
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Fire Chief Scott Thompson warned against leaning so far toward firefighter safety that fire victim safety is compromised, leading to tragedy and heightened scrutiny
Officials evacuated an area west of downtown Columbus fearing a possible explosion
Survivors, now adults, rely on counseling to cope with trauma of the shooting 25 years ago
Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock also served as a battalion chief for the Moyers Corners Fire Department and medic for Manlius Fire Department
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Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
Data shows Oregon has the highest rate of death per 100,000 people
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Authorities say a Jackson firefighter is dead following a domestic dispute and standoff
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
The St. Paul Fire Foundation stated there are over 400 firefighters still needing ballistic vests
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls
Orange County firefighters faced a fully-involved house fire in Santa Ana
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
Solar retinopathy signs and symptoms
Boulder firefighters found the electric vehicle smoking and filled the box when it exploded
An FDNY lieutenant was one of six people injured during the church fire in Brooklyn on Easter
The firefighter who adopted “Smokey” plans to train him for ‘stop, drop and roll’ presentations in the school districts
The law now allows TEMS medics to carry a firearm in prohibited areas for their protection
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