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.
A unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
The Shamokin Fire Department was fined for not having a credentialed instructor during the live-burn training, a new requirement in 2023
Mobile firefighters faced a well-advanced fire coming from a row of structures
Five Troy firefighters were sent to the hospital after being burned during training
Sutton Fire Department Chief Matthew Belsito had warned state officials earlier about the the lack of fire safety in the hotel
Colorado Springs firefighters kept fire, coming out of several manholes, from extending into nearby buildings
Department of Defense firefighters worry about their health after research links testicular cancer to PFAS found in foam
The state’s labor department issued a notice after a department was fined and fire chief suspended for a junior firefighter being burned in training
Andrea Vastis from the NFPA offers simple fire prevention messages to help fire departments plan for the big event
Without a commitment to community risk reduction, your fire department can’t tout its role in the public safety business
The next edition of NFPA 1851 may give detergent or cleaning agent suppliers a means to legitimately claim compliance with the standard
It’s time for the fire service to get a seat at the table of technological advancements that will impact our service delivery
The Spokane County wildfire destroyed thousands of acres, hundreds of homes and killed two people
When good people get involved in high risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; ongoing training is key
Chicago police say the driver lost control of the fire engine before it struck the house
We should not let the nobility of what we must do be corrupted by the excitement of what we want to do
A detailed look at the actions leaders can take to implement a systems-level plan to protect their members
The Sacramento Fire Department Accident Review Board found that in one crash a spotter was not used while backing up
Pembroke Lieutenant Terrence Judge had been pumping water from the basement of a structure earlier
Jimmie Wilson said he confronted the firefighters about them not seeing him as they were backing up the fire engine
The preliminary report on the crash of two helicopters at the Broadway Fire looks at rotor blades and tire damage
Investigators are speaking with an 11-year-old who escaped out a window to determine what happened
Prince George’s County firefighters escaped without injury from the burning Upper Marlboro firehouse
Over 100 firefighters camped near Goldbridge to fight the Downton Lake wildfire had to leave due to bears
Diboll Firefighter Joe Parish’s vehicle left the road while he was responding to a mutual aid request
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The fire in Dorchester involved the collapse of rear porches and extended into nearby buildings
Huron Fire Chief Ron Hines stated that one firefighter died during a large fire in near-100-degree weather
Identifying the top three manners of death for on- and off-duty firefighters
Saltwater can trigger spontaneous combustion of lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, scooters and some golf carts
Melvin Jordan faces felony charges for luring a battalion chief and lieutenant into a gasoline-soaked house
Las Vegas firefighters did a thorough secondary search of the entire building after the fire
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