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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Firefighters in the Baton Rouge area take time to deliver CPR, and AED training to middle school students
N.Y. fire officials said the proposed standards are costly and could affect recruitment and response times.
The firefighter suffered a slight ankle injury while working to douse the flames
The firefighters were treated and released from a local hospital
Captain Robert Peter Neary, a 37-year-old veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department died, along with Lieutenant Daniel Sweeney
Over the next six months, Team Firestopper volunteers will be canvassing over 23,000 homes distributing lifesaving fire safety information and hosting six Fire Safety Fairs in at-risk communities
The suit alleges the Dexter firefighter was driving an “outdated and uninspected” 1970 fire truck, and didn’t stop at a stop sign
Five justices will determine if the firefighter was reckless for doing 80 in 40 mph zone in his personal vehicle when he collided with another motorist
Despite trying their hardest to respond quickly to emergencies, traffic and infrastructure issues often delay crews from serving the area
The NFFF has moved the memorial weekend off of federal grounds and will make sure survivors receive the “support, resources and respect they deserve”
At least one person was transported to the hospital in the crash and the severity of those injuries was not known
The firefighter suffered minor burns and was transported to a local hospital; 75 firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze
Those who never expect to face a wildland fire and even those outside the fire service should read this report, as it has something to teach us all
The firefighter sustained a minor injury during the struggle with an intruder
The blaze left hundreds homeless and was so intense the smoke could be seen across the river in Manhattan
The firefighter was reported in stable condition and the women were assisted down the mountain
The firefighter was treated at a hospital burn unit for injuries to his ears, neck and knees
40-year-old Mark Urban was engaged in a training exercise when something went wrong with his chute
The report cites improperly programmed radios, vague updates and a 30-minute communication blackout
Crews were able to safely bring the fire under control without any injuries to civilians or firefighters on the scene
Jason Hernandez died after losing control of his car, striked a guardrail and was ejected from his car; he was not wearing a seatbelt
New technology shown at an invitation-only display during APCO 2013 indicates that Motorola is not content to sit around and wait for the future to get here
Large-scale incidents produce a new set of problems for rehab and medical resource management; plan well before the event
While more research is needed into the connection between firefighting and cancer, there are things we can do in rehab to keep it at bay
Jurors cleared the driver of the fire truck, Posey Dillon, of any negligence in the crash that killed him and another firefighter
Nineteen members of the Prescott-based Granite Mountain Hotshots died June 30 when a wind-fueled, out-of-control wildfire overran them
Critics cite privacy concerns, particularly because the vast majority of firefighter calls are for first-responder medical emergencies
The driver of a pickup truck died when he collided with a Hamilton City fire engine that was responding to another crash with lights and siren operating
All three occupants were sent to the hospital for treatment and were later released with minor injuries
The Hernando County captain blacked out after being struck by a man who was under the influence of alcohol
The lessons from Gordon, Wis., and other communities is to defend your fire station against fire
Two volunteer firefighters, William Altice, 67, and Posey Dillon, 59, were thrown from the fire truck and killed
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