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.
Regular training helps agencies ensure their personnel are not only compliant but also prepared to handle the complexities of their roles
Firefighters faced hoarding conditions inside the burning Dorchester house, slowing the attack on the fire
Charlotte firefighters worked to stabilize the car on the ninth floor and keep it from falling
Investigators say the man was experimenting with smokeless gun powder in front of the children
Metal roofing materials are becoming more common on residential structures and they present an array of problems for firefighters
The firefighters were reportedly responding to a call about “people hanging”
City budget cuts have left Detroit firefighters with the same demand to meet, but with less resources
The shark got close to shore, scaring the young kids
The abrupt stop from the runway caused three tires to blow out; no one was injured
Authorities said 100 percent of the work force will be out on the streets
The floor gave way at an early morning residential fire, claiming the life of a Capt. and badly hurting another
The blaze was originally a small manageable fire in her basement, but spread to destroy her whole home
The pilot and cameraman aboard survived the incident with minor injuries
In 2005, there were 32 fire inspectors, now there are only 5
The heavy snow and low visibility may be to blame for the accident
Arriving officers had to pepper spray and Taser the man to get him to calm down
In an effort to save money, dispatchers will send firefighters in solo to assess before calling an entire crew
It took dozens of firefighters to control the blaze
About 60 firefighters had to tackle the blaze which left no one injured
The woman was able to get back up to the platform and only suffered minor injuries
After his compilation helmet-cam video went viral, Firefighter Scott Ziegler was given a chance to speak on national news
The firefighter fell into the basement prompting a Mayday call
A burning truck contained .22-caliber ammunition and went off when nearby propane tanks exploded
The woman rushed back into the burning house to rescue her grandchildren
Firefighters said they took one of the people to the hospital while the other two did not want to go
Officer Tonn previously worked as a New York firefighter and paramedic
The bill has nearly been passed twice and is again up for consideration
The firefighter somehow avoided injury when a large pile of snow fell on him during a rescue attempt
The man’s father died on New Year’s Eve, the day dozens of DC firefighters called out sick
A 50-year-old homeless man was also injured on the same platform in a apparently unrelated incident
3 firefighters were also injured in the blaze