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.
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
Chief Brack says her focus will be on safety, training and adequate resources
The nature and extent of the firefighters’ injuries has not been released
High temperatures and sand storms complicated fire fighting efforts
U.S. Fire Administrator Ernie Mitchell talked of improved disaster response and fire prevention
The study was conducted after the 130-year-old First National Bank building on San Antonio Street was destroyed
Firefighter Vance Baldwin, 52, 19-year veteran of Boise Fire Department, was responding to medical call
Responders, who were well off highway, were struck before car rear-ended brush truck
Firefighters saw heavy flames coming from the house when they arrived
Firefighter who posted footage said he hopes other departments will use video as training opportunity
Chief Edward O’Brien says deciding to request new gear for his firefighters was huge relief
As crews were extinguishing fire, firefighter encountered man who was ‘combative and tried to stab the firefighter’
Donald Goyette allegedly never told city officials he lost his right to drive for 180 days
Costly, divisive litigation continues surrounding the LODD of 4 firefighters in 2007
Spartan’s groundbreaking in-cab safety system can help reduce firefighter deaths and injuries on the roadways
The Advanced Protection System’s (APS) advanced components, exacting algorithms and intelligent sub-systems work seamlessly together to reduce firefighter death and injury in fire truck accidents
Much like the U.S. space program’s evolution from Mercury to Endeavour, Spartan is changing in-cab apparatus safety
Fire truck hit commercial building after driver suffered apparent medical emergency, lost control of vehicle
Fiancee of Calif. firefighter killed at a motor vehicle crash wants resolution
Firefighters saved 1 of 3 dogs from the house fire believed to be started in the kitchen
Plenty of shady characters, but investigators could not make a strong enough case
Fire chief credits training for successful rescue
6-alarm blaze took hours to extinguish, 1 firefighter seriously injured
Report recommends structural hazard and risk assessment training for all fire personnel
Toddler was only wearing a diaper, wandering street alone
IAFC offers 3 changes to House bill 2069
200 firefighters are already battling the blaze, more are on their way
Man now called ‘Ghost Rider’ recently released from hospital
Jansen Young praised Jonathan Blunk as a hero for saving her life from the shooter on Friday
Call takers responded to wave upon wave of 911 calls for help from massacre during ‘Batman’ film