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.
Firefighters were battling a blaze when a tree limb fell and struck one of them, leaving the firefighter in serious to critical condition
Mold, cracks, age and a lack of funding make it difficult for fire departments to stay healthy
Four firefighters were injured as “fire rapidly intensified” and led to a mayday situation in Elsmere
The firefighter fell eight feet from the ladder and injured his shoulder; he is in stable condition
Showing the measurable results of cuts to fire department staffing is the only thing municipal leaders understand; here’s how to make that case
The firefighter was taken to the hospital with some road-rash burns and a knee injury; he was later released
One firefighter fell through the floor, another was burned pulling the woman from an abandoned rowhouse
He fell onto a small section of roof when the external stairs gave way; he was treated and released
When holiday celebrations go wrong, we get the call; follow these tips for safe and effective responses this season
Following the death of two Boston firefighters, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute say fire-resistant hose needs to be the industry standard
The hydrant broke from its pipe and flew 10 feet; one firefighter suffered a minor knee injury
One firefighter suffered non life-threatening injuries at the four-acre fire that took nearly 3 hours to contain
The program to help emergency victims is funded by the nonprofit California Fire Foundation
The firefighter experienced dizziness that caused him to fall from the truck as it was backing up
Jacksonville firefighters dragged a man from a burning house to safety shortly before the roof gave way
Once the grand jury decision was announced, a calm came over EMS providers and their preparation kicked in
FireRescue1 video producer takes you along with emergency response crews on the first night of the Ferguson riots
Camera crew takes cover as gunfire nears their location
The most disruptive demonstrations were in St. Louis and Oakland, Calif., where protesters flooded the lanes of freeways
Rioting, looting, arson and gunfire made it difficult for firefighters and medics to do their jobs
Fire officials are calling for better protective equipment to ward off firefighters’ risks of developing cancer
Firefighters are dousing the blackened remains of some Ferguson businesses and at least one was still ablaze Tuesday morning
The Justice Department is conducting an investigation into possible civil rights violations that could result in federal charges
The grand jury’s decision to indict officer Darren Wilson, who is suspected of shooting 18-year-old Michael Brown, could come at any moment
As the decision looms, responders are moving quickly and preparing for the worst
The county prosecutor’s office told the family the decision will come at 8 p.m. today
Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect until the suspect was shot and killed; there are also holes in the apparatus
Firefighter Donald Peters was conscious and talking to other firefighters; his leg was dislocated but not broken
He was helping a woman being robbed at knifepoint and sustained a minor injury to his hand
Witnesses said the first-arriving fire truck backed out quickly when the shooting began
There’s no reason to freak out about Ebola and other deadly diseases, but there is every reason to take all the precautions available
Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with minor injuries; others were treated at the scene
Chief Rodney Paul Miller was knocked into a metal sign pole, which ripped off his coat when a motorist struck him on an interstate
