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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A Brockton firefighter’s leg was pinned on an aerial ladder during the fire
“Watch your kids around water” is the Phoenix FD’s latest social media post to keep citizens safe
“The only reason I am sitting here today is by the grace of God”
The 35-year-old firefighter was also a volunteer with the Readington Volunteer Fire Company
The new video shows inside the cab when the windshield was shattered by the ice
MagneGrip/AirHAWK combination system helps Dyersburg Fire Department reduce equipment costs
A section of the roof gave way as he was cutting vent holes
One of the firefighters fell from a ladder
Follow a prescribed rescue sequence and prepare immediately upon arrival for a go rescue when a vehicle is in icy water
The Ohio firefighter was checking on a driver who just slammed into a crash scene when another driver crashed into them
The chief was driving a tender en route to a mutual aid call
One firefighter became trapped on the second floor; he was rescued by firefighters and flown to the hospital
Woman was unresponsive in the driver’s seat, with a bucket of unknown liquid and containers of muriatic acid near her
They raised more than $20,000 to help pay for skin graphs Lt. Bell will need as he recovers from his injuries
One firefighter was among the injured
The chief was not injured, occupants of the other vehicle were hurt
The agreed-to $10,500 fine is less than the proposed $14,000 fine for the death of a 20-year-old firefighter
The department spokesman said the firefighter was spared of more serious injuries because of his turnout gear
The 65-year-old patient ultimately died three minutes after medics arrived
Distance to the water supply hampered firefighting efforts
All three ambulances reported to be out of service at the time of the hit-and-run that seriously injured the officer
Thefts are reportedly increasing because of cuts leading to unmanned stations
At the scene, he was interviewed by police and reportedly smelled of alcohol
Lt. Douglas Bell was severely burned battling a fire with the help of only two cross-trained cops
More than 150 firefighters worked to free the worker who was up to his chest in mud for 4 hours some 75 feet below ground
Working smoke alarms alerted the residents, who made it out safely
She is accused of buying a gun for a felon who used it to kill two Webster firefighters
The student hopes the gel can be used in the military
This necessary, but overlooked, component of the protective ensemble is vital to firefighter safety
Understanding strategies, tactics and tasks will allow fire departments to properly train for the rare rescue
More than 30 cabins in the resort town have been burned because of the fast-moving flames