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.
The Santa Rosa Fire Department joined the fight against the Park Fire, sharing a video of what they saw as they returned from a rest period
Members from eight fire departments encountered heavy black smoke when they responded to a fire at a vacant building
North Attleborough firefighters shut off the ammonia from outside the building
Capt. Brandon Erickson died of complications from back surgery after he was injured lifting an EMT bag on a medical call
Firefighters were lucky not to be hurt or killed in a two-apparatus crash; they need to use this incident to change their culture on seatbelts
Firefighter Lawrence Wilson went the hospital and missed work after slipping; he stuff suffers from pain
The driver, another Hotshot, thought he hit an animal lying in the road and drove away
Both suit design and testing need a complete overhaul to better match real-world needs
Marking the 10th anniversary of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is a time to identify new leaders and goals to improve firefighter safety
Twelve firefighters were injured and transported to area hospitals.; only one was said to have serious respiratory complications
All firefighters were transported to an area hospital in serious condition to be treated for non life-threatening injuries
Firefighters Wyatt Pillen and Vincent Oedekoven were thrown from their vehicle after losing control; they were not wearing a seat belt at the time
Chief Russ Gow, 58, was helping at the scene of a fire when he collapsed
The firefighter was in full cardiac arrest when other firefighters on scene administered CPR and used an AED to help him gain consciousness
Here’s a look at what is available in portable scene lighting packages and how much you can expect to pay
They are investigating why the system hasn’t been working and how long it’s been out of commission
Charles Bruce, 52, was mistaken for a deer and shot in the chest on a hunting trip with fellow firefighters; DA may press homicide charges as a ''wake up call’ to hunters
The firefighter tripped and injured his knee while working around the fire apparatus outside
The firefighter was issued a ticket for operating in violation of a restricted license by not wearing corrective lenses while operating a vehicle
One firefighter suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, while three others were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation
Charles Bruce, 52, was shot on the opening day of the deer-hunting season and investigators say it appears to be accidental
The firefighter that was shot was taken to the hospital with reportedly non-life threatening injuries
Crews believe the two 2006 engines are unreliable, and it’s time for an upgrade
The 20-year-old woman was found half naked by firefighters at the scene
The close call in Arizona is a good excuse to take a refresher on best practices for overhaul
No one was hurt as a result of the explosion and firefighters intend to let the fire burn itself out
Firefighter-medic Andy Pfeifle was battling a blaze when a large log fell on him; he was hit in the back of the head and will stay in the hospital for a few days to recover
Michael Heaney, who was 25 at the time, died over the weekend from complications stemming from the crash
Providing proper, up-to-date equipment and keeping it thoroughly inspected and maintained will keep us safer
He was left clinging for nearly 45 minutes; the worker was not injured
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