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.
Three firefighters were injured during a fire in Staten Island involving a former church that had been unoccupied for several years
Verify the presence of working smoke alarms wherever you go
One of two fire prevention chiefs admitted to taking more than $5,000 over three years to fast-track inspections
The firefighter were called to investigate the gas leak; at least six fire trucks were flung into the rubble
One firefighter sustained a serious injury but is in stable condition; the others suffered minor injuries
Matthew David Goodnature, 21, lost his balance climbing over a rock before falling backward over a downed log and breaking his back
Firefighter Chad Larivee fell off a third-story roof; he sustained head and possible spinal injuries
The man was found unresponsive in his car, woke up and punched a firefighter in the face, then fought with police as he was taken into custody
Justin Tallett, a former Army medic who completed a stint in Afghanistan in 2012, brushed off praise, saying he simply relied on his training and instincts
Sutphen voluntarily asked departments to remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
Two firefighters saw the incident, chased down the man and kept him corralled until police arrived
The person was trying to get video of the blaze and when authorities said it posed danger to firefighting planes
The firefighter trailed behind the rest of the crew; he didn’t show up at the fire and didn’t respond to radio calls
The chief drove his department SUV into an embankment to avoid a car that crossed the enter line
Authorities failed to alert the public for more than six hours when a facility storing toxic chemicals exploded
The firefighter injured his wrist, hip and leg; he was taken to the hospital and later released
A fund has been set up to help the injured firefighters; one firefighter underwent back surgery
Bruce Toth, 59, went to the department’s administrative offices and said he was sent by the devil to kill the chief and then himself
Getting firefighters to and keeping them in rehab is a challenge; these steps for better efficiency will make that job easier
A firefighter riding in the rear of the ladder truck was treated for a shoulder injury
Sutphen said departments should remove all SPH 100, SP 110, SPI 112, and SAI 110 aerials from service immediately
After reading Monday’s column on fire porn, fire service journalist and insider Dave Statter couldn’t resist the urge to respond
But, neither federal nor Idaho fire officials require contractors to meet fitness requirements
Not all station wear is created equal; here’s what NFPA certification means and how it evolved
Knowing the roles of different on-scene leaders will help the tactical officer keep the crew safe
Ryan Miller, 25, lost control of his motorcycle and hit a tree; it comes a little more than a year after his brother died in a crash
There was a huge explosion when the balloon hit the power lines; all five balloon riders survived
Given their head start and building construction style, fast-food restaurant fires are dangerous; here are six firefighter safety questions
Steven Magliaro, 48, was found on the scene with serious injuries; he later died at a hospital
One firefighter has reportedly died and few more are seriously injured in the incident
A pilot, paramedic and nurse on board died when the helicopter went down for an unknown reason and burst into flames
About 1,000 firefighters were fighting blazes around the state; the cause of the fire is under investigation
The fire was started when a truck lost its tire and its bare rim scrapped along the asphalt
