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.
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
Whether protecting interstate highways or country roads, roadway incidents require vigilance in the course of successful on-scene tactical outcomes
From floating docks, limited access and unknowable fuel load, boat fires present unique challenges for responding firefighters
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell issued an order seeking a science-based approach that safeguards the greater sage grouse
Two recent breakdowns have created gaps in fire coverage; the average age of a Covington fire truck is 15 years
An unknown male made threatening statements that alluded to a possible attack or gunfire
Erik Steciak, 29, had worked for the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company since December 2011
Responders used a vehicle equipped with a snow plow to maneuver a patient’s driveway in bad weather; it slid and hit the medic
Money would go to life jackets at boat landings through the ‘Kids Don’t Float’ campaign
The rig was headed to a structure fire when the incident occurred; all injuries are non-life-threatening
The rig was responding to a multi-vehicle crash in the area, which one witness said involved more than 10 cars
The firefighter suffered a dislocated shoulder and will be released from the hospital soon
One firefighter was treated for neck pain and the other was seen for a hand injury
There’s always going to be something to worry about, but a new year does offer everyone a new start and new optimism
The two were rescued without incident and managed to put out most of the fire from the basement after falling through the floor
There were 14 fires in the Philippine city New Years Eve that displaced 400 families
The man is being charged with felony assault with a device similar to a handgun; no one was injured
They formed a circle and created a human net to catch them; one officer collapsed and was helped out of the home
Four buildings containing more than a dozen businesses; firefighters kept the flames from spreading further
Both slipped on the ice and were transported to the hospital; they were listed in good condition
Preventing back injuries is the only reason you need to buy hose rollers; here are four things to consider before selecting one
Keeping firefighters healthy and safe is an ongoing battle; getting out in front of mental health issues will go a long way toward that goal
The man stole the firefighters’ equipment as they ran for cover; he was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and theft
The firefighter was taken to the hospital for a lower extremity injury and was later released
Spokane firefighters have been beta testing the new ax, which McCann hopes to begin producing in April
The man who confessed to starting the fire faces several arson and attempted murder charges
The firefighter suffered heat exhaustion battling the fire that officials continue to investigate
Chief Senterfitt: “Our men and women are so dedicated that they’re going to go out there and do their jobs regardless of this action.”
Police say firefighters appeared to be the target; the firefighter was only grazed by the bullet
