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.
A woman crashed her vehicle into a propane tank in the South Hill plant, causing an explosion and fire
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The man was attending a block party when he “ignited a large firework device” and put the lit firework on his head, possibly to show off, Dorchester County deputies said
The firefighters grabbed the woman they were helping, who said the house may have been doused with gasoline
The family said the son smelled smoke, alerted everyone to the fire and none of them were injured
Firefighters said the machine operator cut into the extinguisher and caused it to explode
Without a solid planning and training for staff changes and shortages, summer vacations can be deadly for those left behind
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The firefighter was transported to local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Allen Ayotte, 66, suffered multiple broken bones and other injuries after a tow truck struck him two weeks ago
That blaze killed another firefighter, who suffered burn injuries, at the scene of the wildfire
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Violence toward firefighters and medics can occur anywhere, even the ‘safe’ confines of the fire station
Be it a theater, a nightclub or a church, places where people like to gather can be very hazardous; teach your residents how to make safe decisions
Firefighters initially had difficulty keeping a man out of the building who thought his son was inside
The firefighter and a nurse were tending to his 1-year-old son when the father assaulted them
Firefighters called for help after the roof collapsed, but all are OK
The firefighter suffered a back injury and was taken to a local hospital
The incumbent mayor has led the mourning and been criticized for providing benefits to survivors
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The firefighter’s name and the nature of his injuries were not immediately available
In pre-trial hearing, defense backs off on trying to prove firefighter would have lived if bucked up
Pa. firefighters performed CPR following a panicked search when the boy disappeared
About 80 to 90 firefighters worked to squelch the flames after parts of the roof caved in as flames shot through it
They drove around emergency vehicles and drove directly at a helicopter and crews trying to extricate the victim
Safe, effective and efficient auto glass removal and management is only one aspect of vehicle extrication
It took teams of firefighters from Anne Arundel and Howard counties hours to safely dig out his body
A catastrophic failure of the rear suspension system caused the fire
The firefighter suffered a minor leg injury and was taken to a local hospital
It makes sense for firefighters and medics to learn defensive skills, but learning how to avoid physical conflict is more important
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