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.
Learn how fire drills – a now-routine part of American life – emerged over the years as fire safety and prevention practices improved
Make sure you are able to recognize the signs of flashover because you don’t have much time to get out
Step 1: Back out or attempt to isolate yourself in a room behind a closed door if retreat isn’t possible
Of the 11 reptiles firefighters saved, four were vipers and one was a cobra
Lt. Bruce Britt, a 23-year veteran, died in a walkway collapse while evacuating apartment residents
A colleague, who was right behind him, patted him down; they continued to fight the blaze
The rig’s driver was preparing to close a road so a helicopter could land when he struck the chief
He shattered his left knee, fractured his right kneecap and broke his femur in two places
The statute of limitations for the crime is three years, and investigators will be working right up until the deadline to make arrests
The bite did not get through the firefighter’s clothing; the owner managed to secure the dog
Firefighter Charlie Wallace was struck while directing traffic in front of a firehouse
Chief: “The cost of $5 million to $7 million is a small price to prevent another firefighter from being injured or killed”
The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; the firefighters were uninjured
A frustrated firefighter blasted the young man for putting himself and others in danger
Authorities are examining the sprinkler system; several people reported that access to fire escapes were blocked
Chief Mike “Coop” Cooper was the longest-serving volunteer firefighter in the department’s history
Shore-based water rescues are tricky business, understanding and practicing these three principals will increase the odds of success
It took firefighters about 20 minutes to get the fire out; no one was home at the time
The department put out a documentary as a tool to help train crews across the state; watch it below
Police said the armed man was upset because he felt firefighters weren’t helping his friend quickly enough
The firefighter was taken to the hospital with a chip in his vertebrae; a full recovery is expected
The Decon System makes it easy for firefighters to properly clean their gear
Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the bracelet offers 25 features
Despite placing fault with the engine’s driver, no charges are being filed in connection to the April 16 incident
The goal is to remove as much heat and smoke from the structure as possible before introducing any new oxygen
The firefighter was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition
The firefighter suffered a minor burn; other firefighters rescued a woman from the home
The report calls for limiting police response to nonviolent calls, like medical runs, and shifting arson investigation to the fire department or cutting it completely
The ready-to-consume packets contain a sports drink, water, fruit puree, snack bar, branch chain amino acid chews and an anti-bacterial hand wipe
Flawless execution on the fireground is a matter of life and death; training like fighter pilots can get your crew to perfect execution
The NTSB is investigating anomalies with the ventilation system in the tunnels to further understand what went wrong
The firefighter in the car said he couldn’t see due to heavy smoke and low visibility; the injured firefighter sustained fractures to his leg and arm
