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 are the ultimate timekeepers; we must minimize the time fire can grow and maximize the time victims can survive
When it comes to educating the public, nothing beats a catchy slogan
Jahnke leads research aimed at understanding the health risks faced by firefighters and developing solutions to mitigate those risks
The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with scrapes and a broken leg; the line also hit and damaged three cars near the scene
He was booked into a county jail following the incident on suspicion of arson, assault and resisting arrest
The saws, which are vital to fighting fires and saving lives, cost about $2,000 a piece
Three other residents and one firefighter were hurt; the cause remains under investigation
The mishmash of untested PPE available is not proven to guard against Ebola; here’s how to get the best available PPE
Take these steps to identify, treat and prevent cold-related injuries and illnesses as the weather turns foul
All responders were treated at a local hospital and later released
The new database will tell firefighters what they need to know within the first two minutes on scene
The drivetrain failure locked the wheels, causing the fire truck to crash head on with an SUV, killing the fire chief and five civilians
The firefighter suffered a hand injury and was transported to a hospital
Ron Remkus said he still sees a department more interested in minimizing blame than fostering change
The reports on the fire that claimed Firefighter Stanley Wilson’s life show that incident commanders must be trained and prepared to lead
Command is nothing new in the fire service; however, it has evolved into an extremely intense role requiring training and skills like never before
Firefighters suing building owners for injuries sustained on scene stirs an emotional debate about the Firefighter’s Rule; here’s what the law says about the matter
A more complete investigation is ongoing and expected to take months after veteran pilot Geoffrey Hunt was killed in the crash
Firefighter Kelly Melton will leave for Sierra Leone next week to provide medical supplies and treat the sick
City officials say they’ve spent millions of dollars building and improving fire stations in recent years
It’s nearly impossible not to be moved by the fallen firefighters memorial, and just as impossible to convey that to those who’ve never felt it
He was hired despite having 10 misdemeanor arrests and convictions for assault, resisting arrest, public intoxication and theft
He ordered his crew out of the ambulance and stayed beside the patient as a bomb squad removed the explosive device from the man’s thigh
The firefighter was pulled from the house just before he really started feeling the heat; he was not injured
It is not clear how serious the firefighter’s injuries are; the fire is under investigation
Firefighter Kevin Bell, 48, was a six-year veteran of the Hartford Fire Department
Investigators are working to determine the fire’s cause; no firefighters were hurt
They came across tripwires attached to pepper spray burglar devices and smoke bombs
The investigation will take weeks before officials can determine whether the driver will face charges
Firefighter injuries have been rising as the number of firefighters has been shrinking
The responders and the ambulance were isolated after the transport; they’ve been sent home but will be monitored for 21 days
The intruder smashed a window and broke into the station after crews got a call about a possible fire at a local school
Forcing firefighters to exercise and abstain from tobacco is not the best way to sell better health and job performance, but may be necessary initially
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