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.
Bloomington firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to locate bulk of fire in attic
Bloomfield police checking on the well-being of a person found a working house fire
Lancaster firefighters rescued three people over ladders during a fire caused by a malfunctioning battery
It seems to me that we should be able to make training both realistic and safe
Having ice water immersion rapidly available and keeping trainees well hydrated could have prevented the death, investigators said
William Fitzmaurice thanked his family for “putting up with the life of a firefighter,” and paid tribute to two Bridgeport firefighters who died July 24
A mayday call was issued, signaling for the Rapid Intervention Team to pull the three firefighters to safety
Lebanon Rescue Captain Natasha Kinney was driving a 2005 Freightliner tanker truck when it struck a soft shoulder and rolled over
The course includes classroom instruction, group exercises involving incident scenarios, a quiz, and a hands-on, live-fire exercise
Investigation inconclusive if seat belt was worn during ’09 ambulance collision
Report says department should have used a bulk dry extinguishing agent to fight the combustible metal fire
Research was spurred by the 1999 Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire that killed six firefighters
The firefighters were trying to descend from the roof after ventilation operations when they fell 10 to 20 feet from a ladder
Stress on our bodies is cumulative and builds up over the course of the work period
A total of 173 people were killed and thousands were left homeless when bushfires swept across Victoria in 2009
While some factors cannot be controlled, many are under the direct influence of the driver, officer, and crew
After he was released from jail and returned to work, the city discovered he hadn’t had a valid driver’s license in 18 years
Things to remember that can help us all ensure their loss wasn’t in vain
More than 50 firefighters spent six hours trying to bring the flames under control; their tires were also slashed
It’s important to learn from our own responses and those performed by others in our service
Businesses make decisions every day to accept a certain level of death and dismemberment of citizens in the name of dollars
Hoods provide a valuable portion of the protection to the firefighter
They initially fought the blaze from a distance and evacuated nearby residents, unsure of how much ammunition was inside
They escaped with minor injuries after the blaze jumped the dusty dirt road, where the remnants of the scorched truck remained
Despite the added costs and logistical challenges, the benefits of testing performance under simulated conditions are obvious
Footage shows officers manning two lines without fire PPE at a semi truck fire
There really is no substitute for doing the simple things we all learned early in our careers
Investigators believe someone intentionally planned the explosion
Improved infection control practices are warranted to reduce MRSA exposures, say researchers
The $4,000 was awarded by the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association
Loss aversion is a powerful force and the fire service is no exception
Heat is taking a toll on emergency responders throughout the region
We don’t always know in advance when an incident is going to turn violent