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.
State fire association official believes improvements are needed but proposed regulations are not achievable for small departments
L.A. County Engine 16 was responding to a call when a man jumped in front, climbed onboard and started hitting it
Firefighters in Elmwood Park cut down a fence at the rear of the motel to reach the trapped guest
She was injured after falling about 25 to 30 feet
More than 60 firefighters tackled the blaze
The man previously killed a co-worker by running him over with a piece of equipment
The incident has highlighted the possible safety hazards of Australian appartuses
It is critical that we train and know our limitations, but it is also important to have our affairs in order in the event that that worst-case scenario comes to pass
Firefighters perform CPR in the beat to the Bee Gees hit “Stayin’ Alive”
A well-planned and executed rescue effort played a large role in the victim’s ‘lucky’ outcome to a bad situation
The man was smoking in bed while using oxygen, causing the oxygen to ignite and burn himi
Officials did not say whether the grenade was actually explosive
The firefighters hope to educate the community and build a more understanding relationship with them and EMS
Reports say that the two firefighters were responding to a report of an injured cow in a road when the accident happened
Firefighters fast response credited with preventing more fatalities
One of the firefighters was seriously burned, another broke his vertebra, the third suffered minor burns
With the right steps, even more line of duty deaths can be prevented
Roof operations are dangerous, but these steps can help reduce that risk
The patient broke free from a medic and dragged firefighters as they tried to stop the vehicle
The crew entered the burning building but didn’t emerge when ordered to evacuate
These are the first LODDs of EMS workers in Indianapolis history; Medly had been a firefighter before joining IEMS
Paramedics tried resuscitating the man, but was declared dead at the scene
A 56-year-old Okla. volunteer firefighter is dead after a fight at the fire station with a fellow firefighter
The pitbull alerted the sleeping family to their home burning
The chief escaped with only minor injuries
A resident reported hearing pops when the fire started
Show your SCBA some love, for the ones who love you
OSHA has propsed a $14,000 fine for a fire management organization after Anne Veseth was killed fighting a blaze
The tornado destroyed more than 800 homes
Amid shootings, the union president said firefighters who enter active shooting scenes need protection
A video captured volunteer firefighters being pulled behind a car on snow-covered roads
The family says the dispatcher repeatedly asked for an exact address despite having the name of the school
Four different departments responded to the blaze
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