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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After an electric SUV crashed, Chesterfield County firefighters used drone imaging to battle a stubborn Li-ion battery fire
Chief Jason Caughey calls on organizations and individuals alike to prioritize firefighter mental health
Burnsville officials prepare for an “unprecedented attendance” at the service for two police officers and a firefighter/medic killed on Feb. 18
We must take action to win our roadway battles – and the larger war – with distracted drivers
First things first: You do not get to cut holes anymore!
Know the construction methods, decking types and design approach that could impact your rooftop operations
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
The two got into an argument over how to handle an unconscious patient
Lawyers for 9/11 survivors were denied requests to learn what former Mayor Rudy Giuliani knew about Ground Zero toxins
This simple method for a quick cut on a pitched roof allows for fewer cuts and safer operations
Former Vancouver Captain Gregory Weber’s attorney stated “a firefighter’s life should only be put at risk for the life of another, not mere property”
Check your knowledge of carbon monoxide poisoning causes, symptoms and protective strategies on scene
Demetrius Massey suffered burns over 11% of his body after an explosion inside the Haywood Community College training tower
The after-action report information from the Boise hangar collapse focuses on rescues, triage and scene safety
Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth was part of the SWAT team and one of three first responders killed on Feb. 18
Madison Hope Summerville died from injuries she received while saving her children, ages 5, 4 and 3, from their burning home in Griffin
Police arrested the lieutenant and charged him with strangulation during a call in Brooklyn
Beaver Dam firefighters were injured while training on Beaver Dam Lake
CO poisoning is a life-threatening emergency and victims must be removed from the environment immediately without placing the rescuers in danger
A house explosion and a semi-truck blast resulted in the death of one firefighter and at least 18 injured between the two scenes
The U.S. fire administrator, FDNY chief fire marshal, IAFC president and FSRI executive director detailed lithium-ion battery dangers facing firefighters and the general public
Los Angeles General Medical Center Dr. Molly Deane said it is remarkable the firefighters were not more severely injured
Seven firefighters were injured in an explosion while fighting a truck fire
Spalding County firefighters were alerted to smoke in the firehouse just before 3 a.m.
Bloomington firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to locate bulk of fire in attic
Bloomfield police checking on the well-being of a person found a working house fire
Lancaster firefighters rescued three people over ladders during a fire caused by a malfunctioning battery
Understanding the shift from traditional 12-volt systems to innovative 48-volt architectures, with high-voltage systems becoming the new norm
From innovative stoves to music and lighting for ambience, here’s your ultimate guide to a memorable campfire gathering
Three homes under construction were fully involved when Lexington firefighters arrived
Five firefighters were among six people injured in a collision with a car
Magnolia firefighters were injured when their fire engine collided with an SUV
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