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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The fire ignited at a vacant Virginia Gardens building that had been used for fire department drills for the past month
Seven of the firefighters injured in the Wilmington explosion are also suing the truck driver and the manufacturer of the gas tanks and fuel system
Michael Eshbach died of head trauma and the incident is still under investigation
He hid behind the open fire truck doors and part of the garage door blew over his head hitting him in the shoulder
The bomb squad was called to the scene after collectible firearms, ammunition and grenades were found inside the charred home
The stolen helmet meant one less fireman helping to bring the blaze under control, which put just about everyone in greater danger
Lt. Eddie Sanchez was shot when he attempted to shut off a fire hydrant that had been opened by a group of teens
Commenting on the need for a new firefighter training facility, he said firefighters could use a rope to climb up a four-story building
The victims — three girls and two boys — were students at two high schools in the Irvine Unified School District
Steve Webb worked for the Townsend Volunteer Fire Department for 15 years and served for the past six years as a captain
Brian Keller, 19, used a sledgehammer to break through a glass door at the fire station
Arson investigators from the city were on scene and the cause of the fire is under investigation
Understanding how the boat operates and how the river behaves are essential to successful swift-water resuces
The group remains intact today and has expanded to include counseling for all firefighters dealing with everyday stresses
Miami-based Royal Caribbean says the 2,224 passengers and 796 crew members had to report to evacuation stations but that all are safe and have been accounted for
Both firefighters sustained second-degree burns at what the fire marshal called ‘a nasty fire’
There were no reported injuries to firefighters
Firefighters tell seniors to ‘Know 2 Ways Out’
Protecting turnout gear is about proper cleaning, drying and storing; when it comes to storage several options are available for different needs
A bench bearing Captain Michael Goodwin’s name, who died in the line of duty last month, was paid for by memorial ribbons sold
The firefighter grabbed him until police came, but he suffered a slight muscle strain
For those not involved with testing or manufacturing PPE, finding specific data on standards can be a challenge
No operating equipment was damaged and the fire did not stop mill production
Salvage isn’t the work recruiting posters are made of, but it is immensely important to those having one of the worst days of their lives
Two of the firefighters had been released from the hospital, but two were still in the intensive care unit
About 150 firefighters worked together to clear debris as they searched for the firefighter who called for help at about 5:30 a.m. Monday
Four of the firefighters were burned, the other suffered a broken finger
23-year-old Bradley Harper had been with the department just two years
Had the medic unit returning to quarters been delayed it would have been in the middle of the shootout
One firefighter suffered burns, the other sustained leg and hand injuries
Firefighter James Rice died Dec. 23, 2011
The Alton firefighter fell off an elevated porch by a man who ran into him
