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 Dublin tanker was returning from a field fire when it went off the road and into a ditch
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
An Albuquerque firefighter was hit by a drunk driver while working at a motor vehicle crash on I-25
A report provides details on how Josh Weissman died from a 2012 fall from an overpass; we provide details on how he lived.
The hardware store fire caused both critical and minor injuries; two police officers suffered smoke inhalation
The firefighter left the scene in serious condition, but was later released from the hospital
The firefighter was attempting to assist a 50-year-old woman who was injured when he was sprayed with Mace in the eyes and face
Some departments are requiring firefighters to leave all their gear and equipment in the garage before washing up and entering common areas
Two people who received solicitation phone calls were on the fire department; one was the chief
The reflective signs will indicate the type of roof and floor construction and materials used
Fire chief: “I hope they quit before they injure more of my firefighters”
Fire officials notified transit authorities of the radio problems four days before the incident that left one dead and 80 injured
The calls were not related to a Dec. 23 shooting incident at a Jacksonville fire station
Roadways are high-risk environments for firefighters; the company officer’s actions can be a deciding factor in firefighter safety
Depending on the type of stains and discoloration, wear signs may mean its time to retire the gear; here’s how to tell normal from dangerous wear
Officials tallied up $2.7 million in start-up costs for the additional equipment, personnel and training needed for the state to prepare for a crude oil incident
They were charged $25,000 for improper training and equipment after a firefighter was killed and three others hurt
Brian Kutil, 42, struggled during the 500-meter swim recertification; he was pulled from the water but later died at a hospital
Officials want the department to boost safety procedures, command training and technology in the aftermath of a firefighter Stanley Wilson’s death
The firefighter was sitting on the back of a rig when a large pickup truck pulled into the station, pinning him; he’s in stable condition
The firefighter was uninjured, but the discovery of the trap shook him and caused unease throughout the department
Erik Steciak had just been promoted to captain and first joined the volunteer ranks at the age of 14; he was remembered as someone who helped and protected people
If we fail to apply the lessons from the past, we are doomed to learn them again — the hard way
Chief Walter White spoke to the firefighters before they were taken to the hospital, described them as being in good spirits, though they have a long road toward recovery
Another firefighter also suffered smoke inhalation and several others took some nasty falls on the ice
The volunteer firefighter was directing traffic outside the fire station when he was hit
No firefighters were injured when the truck slid into a curb and rolled
The firefighter was treated at the scene; they got a call that someone was trapped but it turned out not to be the case
Eric Williams was running on a trail when he was struck; he suffered major head trauma
In recent years, they have been complaining about leaky roofs at their stations, as well as mold and dead rats in the ceiling
An ice rescue team tried to reach the dog but the ice broke up and the current proved too risky
A firefighter tried to secure himself to a ladder but part of the house gave way, causing the ladder to fall; the firefighters were treated and released
One firefighter likened the situation to fighting a fire drunk and blamed the long shifts on poor management
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