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.
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
The rich history of a fire engine’s color dates back to the 1900s; discover why fire trucks are red, and if it’s truly the best color for your rig
Firefighters and EMS providers face barriers in seeking workers’ compensation, such as latency periods and pre-existing health conditions, FIRST Center research shows
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Firefighters in the Baton Rouge area take time to deliver CPR, and AED training to middle school students
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
Vince Lombardi took his team back to the fundamentals; sometimes fire officers must do the same
There are hundreds of acronyms in the fire service, but these two are a must for fireground operations
The Harris building in San Bernardino County has holes in the floors, damaged stairwells and open elevator shafts
15 inmates at Rikers Island claim they were kept in locked rooms during the 2023 fire that injured 20
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of past civil unrest
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said the proposed standards could lead to longer response times and more people dying
A woman crashed her vehicle into a propane tank in the South Hill plant, causing an explosion and fire
The fire service must embrace a culture of operating safely and managing risk appropriately
The man was attending a block party when he “ignited a large firework device” and put the lit firework on his head, possibly to show off, Dorchester County deputies said
State Fire Marshal Sean P. Toomey said more people have died in fires this year than in all of 2023
First responders expect double the calls for service and have increased staffing for patrols in neighborhoods
Two firefighters had been injured while being forced out of a house fire in New Holland Borough
TNT Fireworks has launched a campaign to curb illegal fireworks coming into California from Nevada
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Video shows the moment large sign awnings fell onto firefighters during a 3-alarm fire in Manhattan
New York City has over 1 million buildings, most of which predate 1960.
Shelton firefighters discovered a large number of “firework displays” in the garage and basement during the earlier house fire
What happened at the recent NFPA technical meeting – and what does it mean for firefighters?
Leveraging emerging technology to enhance firefighter safety
Better nutrition, sleep and coping mechanisms play a large part in reducing line-of-duty deaths
LAFD PIO Erik Scott said doctors were able to reattach the “nearly completely severed” ear following the blast at a brush fire
Fire service data is like grains of sand – insignificant on their own but a mighty force when combined in a meaningful way
Saving lives is the name of the game, but with proper decon, the life you save may be your own
First-arriving firefighters found fire through the roof of one home, extending across several roof decks
Providing a safer work environment for first responders
Learn how to train and engage with pets during an emergency
The St. Paul firefighters’ union had posted on social media about one of their members who had gone missing
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