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 crew of the Morning Midas evacuated after failing to control a fire near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands; 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric cars, were onboard
Use these planning tools, prompts and ideas to support behavioral health in your department
This structural design allows heat and smoke to travel rapidly between floors, reaching the attic or upper levels before visible signs appear
Twenty-mile-per-hour winds caused flames to spread quickly, leading to “(severe) damage” and the collapse of most of the roof, the Gary Fire Department said
“While putting as many panels on your roof as possible may be good for the electric bill it hampers our efforts when responding to situations like this one,” the Monson Fire Department chief wrote
A Philadelphia firefighter and two police officers were among seven people who were injured in the fire
City officials have blamed off-market batteries and chargers for many of the fires caused by e-bikes and scooters
A carnival crisis, cliffhangers, underground escapes and fiery extractions: First responders answered the call in 2023
The Arlington County Fire Department responded to the scene to extinguish the fire; all officers on scene escaped serious injury
The fire service must get ahead of the lithium-ion battery threat before more lives are lost due to lack of education and response training
The fire service’s trusted voice and unique insight can engage all stakeholders in understanding the associated risks
The guide shares strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires
When an incident turns violent, firefighters should be familiar with the process for removing members from the scene
FireRescue1 sits down with Chief Billy Goldfeder and Gordon Graham to discuss the origins, impact and future of The Secret List
Everyone must be comfortable speaking up, no matter their rank or years on the job
The Prince George’s County Fire Department firefighters were transported with minor injuries after the single-vehicle incident
Cambria County Box 11 is able to expand its service thanks to a recent donation
The FDNY chief of safety – and Better Every Shift’s first guest – returns a year later to talk leadership, safety and training
False reports of fires, acts of violence and hoarding plagued a home in Hebron
The 33,000-square-foot structure had been empty for eight years
Allentown firefighters let the roof of the converted house burn instead of sending firefighters into the attic
The fireground can be a dangerous place for a number of reasons and firearm discharges are one of them
Preliminary report finds Newark firefighters were ill-equipped and had little to no maritime firefighting training
In buildings with additional fortification, it’s critical for crews to utilize forcible entry skills to establish sufficient entry and exit points
Lubbock Firefighter Matt Dawson was seriously injured in a crash that claimed a fellow firefighter and police officer
Mundelein firefighters said the fire is most likely caused by the SUV’s catalytic converter and exhaust system igniting the leaves under it
The girl had a lingering question after the fire department taught her school about fire safety: Where would she go to escape a fire on her second floor bedroom?
A large crowd began throwing objects and damaging a fire engine as crews tried to reach crash victims
Atlantic City firefighters faced a wind-driven fire in front of the Resorts casino
Mayor Eric Adams’s contact with then-Commissioner Daniel Nigro about safety violations is discovered in a wider corruption investigation
Firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price loved being a firefighter and was loved by many
Nobody should care more about your health than you do; take the time to find some testing resources in your area
How high-tech tools impact incident organization, safety, decision-making and data collection
