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.
Reviewing historic fires enhances fireline safety by building context and familiarity with high-risk scenarios
Even if the potential for a wildfire response is rare in your community, every member should be up-to-speed on exactly what that response entails
U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Justin Shaw suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a tree during the Coffee Can Saddle Fire
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Two firefighters were injured after getting into a minor crash on their way to the fire; another was hurt by an exploding propane tank
The lieutenant suffered a knee injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment
“It’s an unfortunate incident, but the fact that nobody is hurt is really critical, especially when you’re dealing with power lines of this magnitude,” Battalion Chief John Metz said
Firefighters Stephen Machcinski, 42, and James Dickman, 31, were killed while fighting the fire in the six-unit building
Tom Steidl is an EMT with Arrowhead Ranch Estates Volunteer Fire Department — one of eight crews that helped fight this fire that quickly ignited nearby dry brush and grass
Police approached the dead gunman with an ‘abundance of caution’ fearing he may have had explosives
Fire officials said they do not routinely inspect fire escapes and that the investigation is on going
One firefighter suffered a fractured pelvis and the other is in the intensive-care unit with rib and clavicle injuries
The firefighter suffered minor injuries after falling from a loft space while battling the flames at a two-alarm residential fire
He was convicted of paying an employee $20 to burn an ex-girlfriend’s house; the firefighter died in a roof collapse
The firefighter went into sudden cardiac arrest on scene while the department fought the fire
Firefighters were confronted by two five-alarm fires, which were just three miles apart, at the same time Wednesday night
The firefighter was injured after he was thrown from a truck and is being hospitalized for a possible broken collarbone
As with any fireground tool, knowing how to use and care for roof ladders is key to safe and effective operations
The 14-year-old boy couldn’t get out of his room because the door knob had been removed
Firefighters are letting the fire burn out, because it’s too hot for them to get close enough to fight it
“He always said when it was his time to go, there was one thing he wanted to do. He wanted to be on horseback,” his wife said
Fire officials say they’re in defensive mode now watching for flare-ups and no injuries have been reported
The firefighter, who was transported to the hospital with minor injuries, was hurt when he fell off steps and landed on his back
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate the cause of the accident; there were no hazardous chemicals at the plant
Capt. Mark Lacey is recovering after having a heart attack while fighting a residential house fire on New Year’s Eve
The firefighter suffered a minor injury; the truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene and four other people were injured
The structures instability caused fire officials to shift from rescue to recovery operations
“Andrew’s Law” proposes a $2.5K minimum fine and one year suspended license for driving that causes the injury or death of an on-scene responder
Firefighters were responding to a chimney fire call when the rig was hit by the passenger vehicle
The first two firefighters in the building suffered burns to their legs
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