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.
Know the construction methods, decking types and design approach that could impact your rooftop operations
Early ventilation is a key element in reducing cancer risk for firefighters
The two got into an argument over how to handle an unconscious patient
The Hemet Fire Department purchased 18 bullet-resistant vests last year in the wake of nine attacks on Hemet police
The department is investigating whether the injuries could have been caused by equipment that was damaged or worn improperly
More than two hours after the fire began at Windsor Quality Food Co., it was still too dangerous for crews to go inside
The fire damaged the town house where it started and three other town homes
Firefighter James Martin testified about his last moments with two firefighters who died at the 2007 Deutsche Bank building fire
Driver simulation training can help the student interact with various driving environments and weather conditions within minutes
Vehicle was flipped several times and dropped upside down in the Coosa River
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant will be used to replace all of the department’s turnout gear
The collaboration with Chevrolet and OnStar stems from NFPA’s electric vehicle safety training initiative, a result of a $4.4 million grant
Seven stations in Pasadena are not up to current codes, and one will remain closed for anywhere from 24 to 30 months
The robot can transmit video, audio and other data wirelessly to a city tactical operations center
For firefighters, farms should be seen as potentially dangerous places with a wide range of hazards
Sealed cylinders contain contents that are like gold for emergency responders, including detailed maps and locations for chemicals
A Mississauga firefighter was charged with failing to stop for a red light under the Highway Traffic Act
Firefighters initially attempted to battle the blaze from the inside, but they pulled back due to zero visibility and debris falling from the ceiling
Five firefighters were injured in a house fire and a mayday was called
Kimberley Schulz, who belonged to a family of firefighters, died in the crash
The testing of bunker gear and all the elements that make up the protective ensemble that firefighters wear is a critical business
Like any art, the artist is responsible for the effort in practicing and learning the craft and the tools
Firefighters called for police assistance and it required four officers to finally restrain the woman
Continual size-up is still the most important tactical safety factor on a fireground and can help you decide when to go defensive
Firefighter Matthew Cole was found not guilty following a court trial
While the number of fires is on the decline, firefighter deaths are not dropping at the same rate
A specialized unit was sent to handle a hive that stretched the length of a column on the roof of a building
Both firefighters died as a result of injuries from being ejected; the fire department had no written SOP requiring seat belts
We know for a fact that burning homes are not safe; in fact, they are downright dangerous
Heavy flames and smoke were coming out of the home, when they were heading in to fight the fire
Hurt firefighter was listed in stable condition at San Francisco General Hospital