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.
The appeal comes weeks after a judge barred the Baltimore County paramedic from his family’s home amid allegations tied to a firehouse and a continuing police investigation
Structural damage sidelined Boulder County’s burn buildings, forcing departments to shift live fire training to trailers and out-of-area facilities
Simple steps can go a long way toward protecting public safety agencies in an evolving cyber-risk environment
Milford firefighters quickly knocked down fire on the roof before it extended into the home’s interior
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
A Bluewell firefighter was injured when a collision sent the department brush truck into a beauty salon
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
Kansas City firefighters faced a mountain goat in a precarious spot
With an increase in abandoned building fires Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced legislation removing derelict, dangerous buildings
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety
Fire Chief Scott Thompson warned against leaning so far toward firefighter safety that fire victim safety is compromised, leading to tragedy and heightened scrutiny
Officials evacuated an area west of downtown Columbus fearing a possible explosion
Survivors, now adults, rely on counseling to cope with trauma of the shooting 25 years ago
Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock also served as a battalion chief for the Moyers Corners Fire Department and medic for Manlius Fire Department
Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
Data shows Oregon has the highest rate of death per 100,000 people
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Authorities say a Jackson firefighter is dead following a domestic dispute and standoff
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
The St. Paul Fire Foundation stated there are over 400 firefighters still needing ballistic vests
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls
Orange County firefighters faced a fully-involved house fire in Santa Ana
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
Solar retinopathy signs and symptoms
Boulder firefighters found the electric vehicle smoking and filled the box when it exploded
An FDNY lieutenant was one of six people injured during the church fire in Brooklyn on Easter
The firefighter who adopted “Smokey” plans to train him for ‘stop, drop and roll’ presentations in the school districts
The law now allows TEMS medics to carry a firearm in prohibited areas for their protection
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Two occupants were also transported to the hospital as a result of the fire
In 2014, sparks from a welding project caused a fire in a brownstone that killed Boston firefighters Michael R. Kennedy and Lt. Edward J. Walsh
Arlington officials said the firefighter was shot in the chest
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.
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