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.
Reflecting on a 75-year-old tragedy that took the lives of 13 firefighters
While Aurora Fire Rescue attempted to extinguish a house fire, a man ran out with a gun and immediately fired upon a responding Falck Rocky Mountain ambulance
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
A successful rescue ends with no injured firefighters and no further injury to the victim; a key step in this is stabilizing the hazards
The firefighter, who may have fallen through an existing hole, was taken to the hospital and appears to be okay
Fire officials said the firefighters suffered minor injuries, including bumps and bruises
A huge component of fire truck safety is being able to see the road; here’s a look at how to keep your glass clean, especially in bad weather
The man ran into a nearby fire station and took a swing at a firefighter; firefighters tackled him and held him until police arrived
We asked readers if their departments ever ran calls without lights and sirens
By July we had the same number of line of duty deaths as we had for all of 2012
That all new SCBA must be retested will keep them off the market longer
Fire chief: “Since day one, he was a dedicated volunteer”
The 21-year-old was working on a family owned bulldozer that exploded, leaving the majority of his body severely burned
Details of the injury and cause of death are unknown at this time
Since October, the city has seen more lanes converted for bicycle and bus traffic along with more corner “bulb-outs,” designed to keep cars from clipping pedestrians
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The teen was hit by a vehicle spraying foam and later by another rig leaving for more water
A cold-water bath could have lowered his internal body temperature to prevent the brain swelling that caused his death
Firefighter Dr. David Griffin reveals how lessons learned from the deadly 2007 Sofa Super Store Fire led to changes that other departments can benefit from
None of the injuries were serious; one of the four firefighters was transported to the hospital and had been released by the afternoon
Fire officials said a civilian medic suffered a minor injury after being hit by a piece of debris; the medic was taken to a local hospital for treatment
The medic was among emergency responders attempting to help a man who had fallen down an embankment on a highway
Four firefighters were injured when the floor gave way; two are in fair condition and two were released from the hospital
The firefighter suffered injuries to his left shoulder and leg and was taken to a hospital for treatment
One firefighter fell on the ice while battling the fatality fire; one suffered bruised ribs and the other broke an ankle
All five firefighters aboard were released after treatment of minor injuries.
Judge said he made errors by not allowing testimony during three-day trial in Sept.
The injured firefighter used a ladder to climb the roof, which appeared to have been slick with ice; he slipped, fell and landed in the yard of the residence
They would like to require residents and landlords to use tamper-proof smoke detectors with non-removable 10-year batteries
The damaged 75-foot ladder truck has been checked by mechanics and was in use on Thursday
“Burn” star Brendan Milewski is paralyzed from the waist down after suffering injuries in a fire; he and two others were forced to retire due to their injuries
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