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.
How lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the next evolution in PPE for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
Officials warn that the ash and dust from wildfire that killed 100 people in Lahaina is toxic
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More than 25 complaints were lodged against the building last month alone, per city records
Two Buffalo firefighters were injured as fire destroyed three structures and damaged four others
Monson firefighters said solar panels slowed down firefighters during a recent fire
Firefighters scoured the debris using buckets, power tools and heavy equipment to ensure no one was trapped
Detailing the big news of the year
The MagneGrip PRO nozzle reduces diesel exhaust and diesel particulate matter, helping keep your members healthy at the station
Twenty-mile-per-hour winds caused flames to spread quickly, leading to “(severe) damage” and the collapse of most of the roof, the Gary Fire Department said
“While putting as many panels on your roof as possible may be good for the electric bill it hampers our efforts when responding to situations like this one,” the Monson Fire Department chief wrote
A Philadelphia firefighter and two police officers were among seven people who were injured in the fire
City officials have blamed off-market batteries and chargers for many of the fires caused by e-bikes and scooters
A carnival crisis, cliffhangers, underground escapes and fiery extractions: First responders answered the call in 2023
The Arlington County Fire Department responded to the scene to extinguish the fire; all officers on scene escaped serious injury
The fire service must get ahead of the lithium-ion battery threat before more lives are lost due to lack of education and response training
The fire service’s trusted voice and unique insight can engage all stakeholders in understanding the associated risks
The guide shares strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires
When an incident turns violent, firefighters should be familiar with the process for removing members from the scene
FireRescue1 sits down with Chief Billy Goldfeder and Gordon Graham to discuss the origins, impact and future of The Secret List
Everyone must be comfortable speaking up, no matter their rank or years on the job
The Prince George’s County Fire Department firefighters were transported with minor injuries after the single-vehicle incident
Cambria County Box 11 is able to expand its service thanks to a recent donation
The FDNY chief of safety – and Better Every Shift’s first guest – returns a year later to talk leadership, safety and training
False reports of fires, acts of violence and hoarding plagued a home in Hebron
The 33,000-square-foot structure had been empty for eight years
Allentown firefighters let the roof of the converted house burn instead of sending firefighters into the attic
The fireground can be a dangerous place for a number of reasons and firearm discharges are one of them
Preliminary report finds Newark firefighters were ill-equipped and had little to no maritime firefighting training
In buildings with additional fortification, it’s critical for crews to utilize forcible entry skills to establish sufficient entry and exit points
Lubbock Firefighter Matt Dawson was seriously injured in a crash that claimed a fellow firefighter and police officer
Mundelein firefighters said the fire is most likely caused by the SUV’s catalytic converter and exhaust system igniting the leaves under it
