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.
Science to the Station has created an environment where change-makers can converge to support each other – and the greater fire service
FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats
Dracut Lieutenant Kevin Martin was known for the wealth of knowledge that he passed down to other firefighters
The site has had four flare ups in the past 10 weeks, with no explanation why
Chief Garrison: “I want to emphasize that HFD did not make 200 mistakes on that day.”
The PASS device loses its value when it becomes background noise on the fireground
Getting in the habit of missing what’s happening due to smartphone tunnel vision has negative carryover to the fireground
The problems intensified when he initiated a lawsuit on behalf of the Houston organization against the International Association of Fire Fighters and put union business into the public record
Significant technical challenges with a new radio system fueled the disorganization where four firefighters died
Cotten duty uniforms replaced synthetic blends that can melt to the skin; they also received a second set of turnouts
Fire chief: “We have a lot of safety concerns here, and our firehouses are one of them.”
The fire chief and his wife allegedly sent a letter falsely claiming the deceased was a firefighter
State police provided the free flight because the volunteer firefighter was hurt in the line of duty
It took crews only 2 minutes to free the firefighter buried up to his chest in bricks; he suffered a broken leg
Despite wounds to her chest and thighs she banged on the station door for help before passing out; she later came to and called 911
The safety commission found that specially designed furniture fabric is far more effective at preventing fires than adding flame retardants to the foam underneath
The man responsible for the stabbing said he intentionally set the fire with the hopes of stabbing the police chief
The 4-year-old girl was soaking wet from sweat after being left in the car for 15 minutes
Radically changing how we control vehicle traffic could improve firefighter safety
Driver fatigue has been identified as a contributing factor to the crash
They have been out of service for three weeks since a semi struck and killed a 24-year-old firefighter on a fire scene
Jeremy Broadwater was hired despite having 10 misdemeanor arrests and convictions for assault, resisting arrest, public drunkenness and shoplifting
Firefighters and the suspect’s wife and child took shelter behind the fire trucks; the intoxicated attacker is listed in stable condition
Capt. Tony Grider is in critical condition after suffering burns on 55 percent of his body; firefighter Simon Quinn, 22, is in fair condition
Two firefighters in the bucket are at a hospital burn unit; one is in critical condition and the other is in fair condition
Brian Smolik thought he had been punched in the stomach; he suffered a 2-inch stab to his lower abdomen
Trying to protect civilians and ourselves is a difficult proposition, as those on the ground in Ferguson will attest
PPE certification is not a guarantee of protection, but it does let fire departments know which products have been test to the minimum performance standard
While firefighters are responsible for their own safety, the company officer has a great deal of influence over their behaviors
Jason Wheatley was injured while putting on his gear to respond to an emergency; the incident is under investigation
The aircraft was on its way to refuel for a firefighting mission
