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.
Non-functioning sprinklers and other violations had been discovered in the arson investigation of the San Jose fire
Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 released information from a survey of members from a year ago after reporting no change by the city administration
Detailing how CAFS helps reduce exposure to chemicals, chemical compounds, and carcinogens during interior structural firefighting
Firefighter Dawn Brown was home alone with the mastiff when the attack occurred
The chief says he won’t allow occupancy until smoke detectors and sprinklers work
The burning home reportedly housed explosives, and the killed man refused to put his hands up when he exited the home
The elderly woman got her leg stuck in a bed guard
Volunteer firefighter John Curley dragged an unconscious 93-year-old woman to safety
The dog was covered in feces, six feet into the ground
Jessica Lanier had drank three beers before driving and hitting the men
Just as he was pulling the two people out, firefighters stopped to help as they were returning from a conference
Some worry that the new plan will leave calls during the off hours unanswered
It is unclear how the incident occurred; she is remains in the burn unit
A firefighter was seriously injured after his Asst. Chief lost control of the apparatus while drinking
The Lt. was shot at a “baby shower” with 200 attendees
Two young girls are in critical condition and are still currently hospitalized
The electrical fire took firefighters about 45 minutes to get under control
Despite being about 50% short-staffed, firefighters are preparing for the festival of lights, one of the busiest days for fire accidents
Investigators believe the tanker was thrown off balance by shifting water while making a turn
Firefighters avoided a second-floor stair collapse
The explosion and fire killed two civilians, injured several others and left 2 firefighters with minor injuries
Relatives say the man was trying to protect his home with a garden hose; cops say he ignored their orders to move back
The fire tax amounts to about 25 cents on a $100 purchase
The man suffered serious injuries after a distracted driver caused the accident
Many awaiting power and recovery efforts were hit with more snow and stormy weather
The cats alerted the man when he was sleeping when the fire started
The IAFC board approved a plan that will reduce services, but keep the database alive until September 2013
Lt. Joseph Kalinowski was pinned under burning debris while fighting a house fire
The firefighters were injured in the collision but helped the other victims before other crews arrived
helen Springthorpe was practicing her bellringing when she got caught in the rope and was lifted in the air and fell to floor, losing consciousness
After a firefighter with underlying heart issues died during a training exercise, NIOSH recommends keeping an eye on heart health
Two volunteer firefighters were killed last year after a burning silo exploded
The FDNY trucks were heading to the same fire when they crashed into each other at an intersection
