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.
After Fort Worth Chief Jim Davis resigned, his lawyer argued the firefighters’ union impeded safety fixes by resisting a NIOSH review
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Their quick thinking after a series of sudden deaths led to the discovery of cyanide-laced Tylenol — and a turning point in consumer safety
A Union City firefighter was wounded in a shooting at Fire Station 2
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
Federal lawsuit claims violations prevented egress, impeded rescue operations and led to the deaths in the SouthPark 5-alarm fire
A fire in an abandoned house in Oakland extended into the attic of a house next door displacing 12 occupants
Why do we care more about ensuring the firehouse grass is sprinklered than the firehouse itself?
How will the potential changes impact fire departments?
Firefighter Joseph Johns served with the Eagan and Eden Prairie fire departments
DEA proposal would make marijuana a Schedule III drug but not make it legal for recreational use
Drivers honking horns, neighbors banging on doors get the attention of firefighters as Huntington Park firehouse burns
Artificial intelligence will require the fire service to make even more changes than the lithium-ion battery fire response crisis
Proponents claim autonomous trucks are safe and cannot be affected by driver distraction, fatigue and impairment
Monitor Township Firefighter Jeff Sargeson was calling for additional resources when he saw the pickup truck heading towards him
A fourth Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer has died in a shooting that killed three others and wounded four
Atlanta officials have seen arson, property damage and increased insurance rates due to protests at the proposed site
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More than 200 firefighters, lifeguards and police officers poured in from Oceanside and nearby cities to help extinguish the fire
Milford firefighters quickly knocked down fire on the roof before it extended into the home’s interior
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
A Bluewell firefighter was injured when a collision sent the department brush truck into a beauty salon
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
Kansas City firefighters faced a mountain goat in a precarious spot
With an increase in abandoned building fires Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced legislation removing derelict, dangerous buildings
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Fire Chief Scott Thompson warned against leaning so far toward firefighter safety that fire victim safety is compromised, leading to tragedy and heightened scrutiny
Officials evacuated an area west of downtown Columbus fearing a possible explosion
Survivors, now adults, rely on counseling to cope with trauma of the shooting 25 years ago
Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock also served as a battalion chief for the Moyers Corners Fire Department and medic for Manlius Fire Department
Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
Data shows Oregon has the highest rate of death per 100,000 people
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- On-demand webinar: Leadership under pressure: Guiding teams safely through major events
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