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.
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
Fire started when industrial vacuum cleaner sucked up heat source that ignited debris inside vacuum, injured 5 firefighters
Maximillion Piccolomini claims Methuen Firefighter John Paintigini left fire truck parked in travel lane so he could buy ice cream
To honor the memory of our fallen brothers, we must learn whatever we can
Fire Capt. Chris Villarreal: ‘We never thought we would lose anyone, let alone 9 people’
All firefighters on scene were in full gear, had to go through chemical detox as safety precaution
Sunday marked 40th anniversary of hotel’s 5 stories collapsing, killing 9 firefighters and injuring 8
Man crashed his Cadillac into boat, van, finally sparked 2-alarm fire in Half Moon Bay storage facility
Roof collapse at a 3-story Moscow building fire leaves one firefighter dead and another in grave condition
UL issued a warning that its mark has been counterfeited on a Chinese-made fire sprinkler
Two fell through the roof and one fell through a stairway at a vacant-building fire
Perform the 360-degree size up in layers to avoid missing important information
5 firefighters were injured, 1 seriously, in blaze that destroyed Walker Community United Methodist Church
Draeger says its equipment is not faulty but admits to poor customer service
Firefighters were on stairs when it collapsed, but none suffered life-threatening injuries
1 was listed in serious condition; others were taken to hospital in stable condition
The NFPA report on 2011 firefighter fatalities is great news, but more hard work lies ahead
Number of on-duty fatalities dropped for 3rd consecutive year in 2011
Those who call for risk on ethical grounds are not on solid footing
Firefighter Kevin O’Toole: ‘You have to remember that your hands aren’t as good as they used to be’
Battalion chief was driving with lights and sirens activated when another car allegedly ran stop sign
Director of Baltimore’s Office of Emergency Management had to ask surrounding jurisdictions for help in fighting blaze due to understaffing
2 other firefighters are in critical condition
NFFF, FDNY release video spotlighting FDNY’s changes to personal safety, accountability since 9/11
Search and rescue operation Monday cost at least $88,000, lasted about 4 hours
The injuries could have been prevented with accurate scene information
Tohono O’odham Nation firefighters were battling an Arizona wildfire south of Tucson
ATF is investigating while police use billboards to warn residents
Asked if tragedy had taught lesson, son said, ‘Don’t drop your cigarette butts in mulch’
Mayor: ‘We come today trying to — still trying to — understand the why’
Took hands off steering wheel to flash sign to red-light traffic camera