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.
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The former Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department chief faced allegations of being intoxicated while working, lapses in adhering to safety protocols, and operational inefficiencies
The Texas Department of Public Safety report ruled out drug and alcohol use in the crash that injured five firefighters en route to help Hurricane Helene relief efforts
The man stepped out in the middle of the four-lane road in front of the fire truck; the driver of the rig will not be charged
The patient bit a paramedic on the left calf and a firefighter also suffered minor injuries in the struggle
The man tried to punch firefighter Brian Stute in the face, but struck his chest instead; he didn’t suffer any injuries from the incident
If it can be recorded, it probably will; if it can be shared, it probably will; and if it involves firefighters, it certainly will
Nelson Aguayo, 21, is charged with four counts of third-degree assault for the Oct. 18 incident
A temporary building is expected to arrive in two weeks, but it cannot be put to use until it has electricity
The firefighter fell about 16 feet and was immediately treated by medics and transported by ambulance to the hospital
Not every situation calls for structural PPE; here’s a look at how to determine what other gear you may need
Luckily, EMS arrived behind firefighters to a call for difficulty breathing and evacuated the building when their carbon monoxide monitors went off
The firefighter was rushed to the hospital for treatment after suffering from neck and back pain
All of the parties involved in the accident were wearing seat belts
An investigation began after a wheel fell off two Pierce aerial ladder trucks while responding to a call
At least four of the issues cited had not been raised by two internal reports; chief blames workers for not calling 911 sooner
The firefighter was reported doing well, but will remain at the hospital for observation; another firefighter suffered burns on his shoulders
The utility company arrived to secure the power and remove the line from the apparatus
There is an ongoing investigation of the fire department by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
There’s no word on the firefighter’s condition yet; the incident is under investigation
He was required to submit a random drug and alcohol testing, but routinely called in sick in an effort to skirt testing
The footage appears to show the firefighters cursing and restraining the man after he hit two firefighters
He just got back from a suspension for using alcohol on duty; his strange behavior left other firefighters feeling unsafe to work with him
They were evaluated for possible exposure to the gas; at least nine others were also hospitalized
Abandoned industrial sites pose numerous threats to responding fire units; watch this video and discuss below how to mitigate those risks
More than 300 firefighters battled the blaze; none of the injuries were life-threatening
Police said he was hit by the hose, wrapped up, and thrown to the ground before he could do anything
The firefighter is in stable condition after falling 50 to 60 feet out of the bucket
