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.
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
Assessment didn’t consider impact of limited water supply, available staffing, occupancy type, lightweight roof truss system
Woman says firefighters made no attempts to try to save her aunt, then afterward blamed mayor’s staffing cutbacks
Small fire was contained to bathroom where suspects allegedly attempted to dispose of meth chemicals
Incident caused traffic jam for about 30 minutes while firefighters attended to passengers
A big piece of the safety puzzle is breaking your bad habits and keeping them from taking root in the recruits
Swift water rescue team was filling raft with SCBA bottle to rescue dog trapped in creek
Vacant building poses threat to firefighters, but city has difficulty nailing its owner
Fire company canteen has been brought to scene to provide water and other refreshments to firefighters
36 units, more than 155 firefighters responded to two-story blaze
2 firefighters have been treated and released; 3rd was being treated for leg fracture
Knowing the different cleaning agents’ capabilities can perserve your PPE
Firefighter Michael Goff was Petersburg Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services’ first, only firefighter to die in line of duty
Fire broke out in resident’s room from what authorities say was portable meth lab
Fire chief: Firefighter fell through floor, which was substantially weakened before fire even occurred
Drivers still would be allowed to use voice-activated or hands-free devices without penalty; emergency personnel would be exempt
Firefighter fell during attack efforts, suffered smoke inhalation when mask was knocked off his face
Jan. death of high school student has prompted firefighters to call for old county infirmary to be sealed up or torn down
Another firefighter and police officer were critically injured after van allegedly veered off road, around barriers
The difficulties of taming our inner superhero
Driver did not see Firefighter Jason Murphy or red light at intersection because he was blinded by morning sun, police said
Evacuated residents of Eckley have been allowed to return home after firefighters contained most of wildfire
Dallas police are investigating the shootings and whether they are related; no one was hurt in either incident
Injured firefighter fell halfway through roof after edge of a ventilation hole collapsed
It is easy to take overhaul lightly; it is also an easy way to get hurt
Crews handled 1 person shot, another stabbed several times, 3rd hit on head with beer bottle
Department used federal grant at end of 2011 to purchase 100 bed shaker alarms and 100 strobe-light alarms
Ineffective awareness, training, PPE and personnel accountability contributed to death of volunteer firefighter during wildfire
It is critical to invest the time to plan and execute how you approach removing glass at vehicle collisions
