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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Two Worcester firefighters were injured while fighting a fire that claimed two occupants
A report released Thursday said Firefighter Chris Presley did not yield to the right of way of Lauren Roady
Running to the rig and dressing on the fly adds to firefighters’ risk and stress, erasing the value of any time savings
The department is looking into new software that can better track equipment and call times
Fires have been cropping up since early Nov.
It is not known why the man tried to stop the crews from fighting the fire
Using 3-D motion technology, the project aims to reduce muscle and skeleton injuries
Stacee McWilliams says she had to beg the football player to get his friend out of the burning car
Previously, they were only allowed to “briskly walk” after a firefighter fell out of a vehicle and died
The firefighter fell from a truck, striking his head; he was unresponsive for a short time
Federal officials are investigating the cause of the crash
Although the man was just a block away from a firehouse, it was closed due to a city-ordered brown-out
While assisting another DUI driver, a second driver crashed into the scene
The explosion was planned, however, it malfunctioned and caused damage
Neighbors reported not being able to hear fire alarms when the blaze broke out
NC Firefighter Spagnoletti suffered a major heart attack while on duty
Lauren Roady was crossing the street when the apparatus struck her
The firefighter was struck by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene
Fire chief: ‘I didn’t know how I was going to get through this day’
As beautiful as they may be, the tradition of decorating homes during the holidays can be deadly if fire hazards are ignored
The body had pleaded guilty to violating health and safety laws in a case involving 4 firefighter deaths
Fire chief says this mishap is a result of an aging fleet
Ahmed Maloud Sidi Alewya was arrested for violating federal immigration law
The firefighter was directing traffic when an accident occurred
A Public Saftey Building telephone failure left responders without a vital telephone service
He admitted to molesting and touching an unidentified 16-year-old girl
There were no passengers on board at the time
While responding to a medical call, thieves snuck into their station to steal the television
The officials pled guilty in January to failing to provide for the health and safety of the firefighters
He says that he won’t allow a fire watch to be placed on the proposed shelter until it meets safety codes
Its safest to avoid having to back a vehicle on scene; when backing is necessary have one or two spotters