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.
TNT Fireworks has launched a campaign to curb illegal fireworks coming into California from Nevada
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Video shows the moment large sign awnings fell onto firefighters during a 3-alarm fire in Manhattan
New York City has over 1 million buildings, most of which predate 1960.
About 100 firefighters a year are arrested for arson; many believe they are actually helping the community
This averted tragedy reminds us to focus on situational awareness, incident command, fireground communication and the notion that no building is safe from collapse
Power lines were down and the car’s engine was on fire
The conditions of the five firefighters are not known
The firefighter placed his hands on a sofa that had plastic on it and the plastic melted to his gloves, burning his hands
Each basic accountability system has its merit; understanding which meets the needs of the department and following the system is key
No firefighters were injured by the exploding ammunition
Jesse Trader, 19, was killed when the water truck he drove down a rural road overturned on an embankment
Carbon monoxide can show up in places where you least expect it; don’t get caught with your guard down
Fire Lt. Christine Emmons and at least one other firefighter looked at the girl lying near the wing, concluded she was dead and left
An order to retreat led firefighters to safety before a house collapsed; fire chief credits training
Firefighters say the child could have been in the pool for up to 10 minutes before anyone noticed
Dispatcher who was on the phone with the victim guided the rescuing firefighter
Decision-making research gives an insightful glimpse into how and why firefighters do what they do
Fire officials say the boy was extremely lucky he wasn’t knocked unconscious because he could have drowned
The thieves took radiators, metal pipes, pots and pans and even mattresses
Early reports are that the two firefighters were struck by a tree they were cutting down
Congress has received a preliminary findings report on the cause of the West, Texas explosion
Officials say the firefighter is in stable condition after falling about 8 feet on Wednesday afternoon
The boy said he left home after seeing monsters at his house
One suffered first-degree burns to the ear and neck and the other was taken to a hospital with smoke inhalation
A 22-year-old firefighter was in fair condition Monday night after a pumper he was driving rolled over
We have to wait for the answers to why firefighters have died, but we don’t have to wait to do something about it
A verbal attack can be personal; here’s how to deflect the blow
Virginia State Police say no shots were fired and there were no injuries
The injured firefighters all had neck pain and were hospitalized in good condition
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