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 Londonderry firefighter was injured during an MVC that involved several auto maintenance chemicals
Fire in an oven extended into the roof of the Fremont factory
The firefighter alleges that the firefighters involved were not properly trained
One man was critically burned over the holiday weekend while refueling a kerosene heater indoors
Crews were afraid that allowing exercises to continue could spread the flames and cause injury
An SUV slammed into an ambulance head on just as crews finished loading a patient
The fire appears to have broken out near a wood-burning stove
For an effective and safe fire attack, it is critical to understand the cause-and-effect relationship between fire and ventilation
There’s one chance left to weigh in on the issue next summer in Chicago
1 firefighter and 26 civilians suffered smoke inhalation during a fire at a storm-damaged building
Capt. Chris Good died at his home after battling a house fire
The engine of the aircraft apparently caught fire as the pane was taxiing to the gate
The Santa House, a Christmas fixture, needed repairs so firefighters stepped up to help fix it
The 10-week online program is developed by a local cardiologist that combines heart health, diet, exercise and stress reduction
The Australian firefighters were battling a blaze when a helicopter unloaded partially-treated sewage on them
As storms ravaged the Northwest, four firefighters narrowly escaped injury when a tree fell on their apparatus
He was pronounced dead after a second vehicle drove through the rollover accident scene
Police say evidence indicates the victim did not attempt to slow down before the collision
The firefighter is believed to have had a medical emergency causing the accident
The firefighters were working a forest fire when they were called to rescue the animals
Medical calls like chest pains or allergic reactions may not be automatically answered by firefighters with the new policy
Two of the workers remain in serious conditions, while one has been upgraded to fair condition
The driver of the car reportedly lost consciousness at the wheel
Crews were ready to show the dangers of cooking a frozen turkey in a fryer, but decided it was too dangerous
Firefighter Dawn Brown had adopted the mastiff that fatally attacked her just a week ago
Four other workers were also injured and airlifted to the hospital
Investigators say the crew should not have avoided the storm that caused their plane to go down
Firefighters fly to third-world countries to donate supplies, typically on their vacation time
Everyone on the shift plays a critical part in making sure the apparatus is ready to roll when the alarm sounds
While giving a traffic update, an SUV was hit by a swerving vehicle, striking the apparatus
