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.
Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth was part of the SWAT team and one of three first responders killed on Feb. 18
Madison Hope Summerville died from injuries she received while saving her children, ages 5, 4 and 3, from their burning home in Griffin
Police arrested the lieutenant and charged him with strangulation during a call in Brooklyn
Blaze broke out in the basement of a building on 89th Ave. in Jamaica
With rehab we often focus on the dangers of overheating, but cold injuries can be just as big a threat during winter months
The larger bays for the fire trucks and other emergency vehicles have made a big difference
Paul Conway Helmets are designed to adjust to your head’s center of gravity
The men on the stairwell told firefighters they had the situation under control, but they were hiding something
Firefighters had rescued a woman and were searching for more possible survivors when the flashover occured; partner bailed from window
The Fire Department’s communications center says one firefighter was injured, but is in stable condition
Blaze began at about 6 p.m. Monday inside a large metal-works warehouse in Queens
There were four firefighters inside of the garage at the time of the explosion, but they were able to escape without injuries
Applying water to the fire around the steering column caused the blast, according to a report by the department
The 41-year-old firefighter has a fractured pelvis and some broken ribs, and was still heavily sedated Tuesday
As a recent NIOSH report demonstrates, tinkering with vehicles can have severe unintended consequences
The chief was killed when the vintage 1960’s off-road vehicle he was driving rolled down a steep slope, pinning him
Asbury Park Firefighter Jason Fazio suffered serious burns and broken bones after bailing out of a second-story window
Another firefighter was knocked down by a portion of falling ceiling but did not require medical attention
Two years of a reduction in LODDs doesn’t necessarily represent a trend
The man claimed the search was illegal; the firefighters discovered several pipe bombs and about 100 marijuana plants
The 85 firefighter fatalities recorded mark the lowest total since the USFA started keeping statistics in 1977
A mayday call prompted a frantic search from rapid intervention teams at a six-alarm fire
One firefighter suffered a cut on his face, another hurt his leg when a stairwell collapsed and a third suffered fatigue
Firefighters had to wait a distance from the house for about 20 minutes before taking on the fire due to fears that an armed suspect was inside
From close calls to dramatic rescues, these videos show the dangers and bravery of firefighting
For years customer service meant delivering what the customer wants, but these days it may not be what the customer needs – whether they realize it or not
Capt. Rick Caldwell and call Firefighter Jordan Burdet suffered bruises and sprains, but returned to fighting the fire