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.
Incident reports can be helpful, but do you recall the date and address of every incident you ever responded to? You need something more.
The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department has created a program that helps firefighters identify homes with energy storage systems
The Modesto Fire Department said the oxygen level inside the house was at 16% due to high levels of ammonia from “extensive urine”
Elderly woman died early Tuesday, trapped inside fully-engulfed Haverhill home, because mayor cut fire truck staffing
Fire that killed 1, injured several others was caused by ‘clandestine methamphetamine laboratory’
Incident marked closest call Firefighter Alex Vogel has had in 3 years as volunteer firefighter
Edward Cantrell escaped, then wrapped himself in blanket and re-entered burning home
Emergency dispatchers said it was unclear how badly firefighter was hurt after he fell through floor of house
1 injured firefighter was transported by helicopter to hospital; 3 others were treated and released
Trying too hard to reduce response time can actually increase it as well as the magnitude of the emergency
While man was being treated for injuries from car wreck, he also pulled out firearm and began shooting at rescue workers
Capt. Mark Ratledge’s death is taking heavy toll on department where he worked for 9 years
‘Other negligent conduct': Ruling says property conditions unrelated to emergency could warrant such legal action
Pickup truck driver tried to avoid hitting 2 wrecked cars, passing between parked CHP vehicle and fire truck before hitting Capt. Mark Ratledge
Investigators also pointed to lack of common radio frequency, communication of safety zone, escape route as contributors
Making the link from laboratory to fireground is essential for civilian and firefighter safety
4 were hurt in blast; firefighter was approaching smoke-filled car with hose when it exploded
Man apparently mistook jar of gasoline sitting by kitchen sink for beverage, spit it out, but got some on his clothes
Firefighter Chad Settlemyre was treated at scene, transported to hospital, but died Monday in Hickory, NC
After firefighters had entered building, hole opened up in floor beneath volunteer Firefighter Terry Specht
Company that makes air packs has offered to overhaul every device, but officials say offer can’t convince county to keep using gear
The SC tragedy reminds us that there are no easy answers to securing fire equipment on scene
7 were injured when ambulance responding to drive-by shooting was struck by car
Ohio Firefighter Willard Wright and his girlfriend were rear-ended by vehicle that did not reduce its speed at stoplight
Runoff from commercial buildings, where firefighters don’t know what’s inside, is bigger hazard than runoff from house fires
The pervasiveness and evolution of this equipment is causing complications
Firefighters sustain minor injuries battling an early-morning blaze at a vacant home
Communicating clear objectives and knowing the building will help your command be effective and safe
3 injured firefighters had chest pains, 1 was cut on his face, another had wrist injury
Firefighter was taken to hospital with minor facial burn; 1 person suffered minor burn to ankle but turned down medical treatment
‘We plan, we train, we buy this equipment for those occasional fires like we had last night,’ AFD Chief Ken Dozier said
Firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion but was not seriously injured and was expected to be treated and released