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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Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority
All were transported to a hospital; none of the injuries were thought to be life-threatening
The hard-and-fast rules of scene safety need to be reconsidered in active-shooter incidents where victims need immediate treatment
A witness said a propane tank exploded, leaving three with serious burns
Andrew Walkingshaw, 43, was vacationing with his wife to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary
The injured firefighter was treated and later released from the hospital after suffering an ax injury to his hand
The blaze is now 5 percent contained; no buildings have burned and no injuries have been reported
The 61-year-old search and rescue volunteer fell while trying to reach the hiker
The firefighter suffered a minor injury; the cause of the fire is under investigation
The truck manufacturer, the insurance company and an independent investigator are looking into the cause
Firefighters said a cable snapped and the ladder’s descent lasted about 50 feet before coming to a sudden stop
Stephanie Bruno believes the newly-released footage shows that the police officer used excessive force
Veteran firefighter Mitchell Ow is awake and breathing on his own after overturning a rig on an airport tarmac
The ambulance and semi truck collided on a highway; their names have not yet been released
The firefighters were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation; their injuries are not life-threatening
The plaintiffs want to ensure that Hotshots receive state benefits afforded to full-time firefighters, GPS devices for fire crews and better fire shelters
Veteran firefighter Mitchell Ow, 55, was not thrown from the vehicle, but sustained major injuries
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Shifting the focus from the materials to the design would improve PPE and make buying easier
The firefighter was taken to the hospital after falling during the initial attack and hurting his ribs
His son disappeared after crashing his bike while riding on a trail; nearly 100 off-duty firefighters joined in the search
A Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine study shows prevention is critical reducing firefighter cardiac events
The firefighters’ union said placing unarmed firefighters in areas with high crime puts them in harm’s way
The firefighter was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening and for further evaluation
No firefighters were injured in the shooting; police later arrested two people responsible for opening fire
The extent of the firefighters injuries were not reported, but he was alert when transported
Forty firefighters went on a defensive attack to protect exposures