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.
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
First responders recovering from a violent attack are best served by counselors with specific training and certification
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
Mundelein firefighters said the fire is most likely caused by the SUV’s catalytic converter and exhaust system igniting the leaves under it
The girl had a lingering question after the fire department taught her school about fire safety: Where would she go to escape a fire on her second floor bedroom?
A large crowd began throwing objects and damaging a fire engine as crews tried to reach crash victims
Atlantic City firefighters faced a wind-driven fire in front of the Resorts casino
Mayor Eric Adams’s contact with then-Commissioner Daniel Nigro about safety violations is discovered in a wider corruption investigation
Firefighter Andrew “Drew” Price loved being a firefighter and was loved by many
Nobody should care more about your health than you do; take the time to find some testing resources in your area
How high-tech tools impact incident organization, safety, decision-making and data collection
A lack of trust between firefighters isn’t just a concern on scene; it can also negatively affect day-to-day operations and disrupt harmony among members
The department identified the fallen firefighter as Firefighter/EMT Andrew Price of Truck 44
Roll on/roll off vessels like the Grande Costa d’Avorio can pack thousands of vehicles of various conditions
Hazmat teams removed debris from underneath a mile-long section of I-10 for an inspection of the freeway
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after a pallet yard fire significantly damaged the I-10 Freeway
Orange County officials shut down local schools after testing found high levels of asbestos, lead, arsenic, and nickel
A brush fire quickly extended into the cockloft of the Alameda County convenience store
A Fairfax County firefighter escaped serious injury after being caught in a fiery explosion
North Collier Fire District Firefighter Susana Webb was struck when the hydrant broke loose
The market is witnessing a trend towards rental services, offering enhanced flexibility and cost-effectiveness for fire departments
Orange County firefighters used master streams and helicopter water drops to fight a large, wooden hangar fire
A wellness check in Citrus County turned violent when a Floral City man opened fire on first responders
The more we get jammed up, the more we lose organizational trust, public trust ... and insurance coverage
An internal memo following recent LODDs states that an exterior attack will be used regardless of occupancy, until certain conditions are met
James Timothy Fickling turned on Dayton firefighters after attacking the security guard’s face and eyes
Gwinnett County firefighters faced fire through the roof of the eight-unit apartment building
No firefighters were injured while fighting a three-alarm fire at the Uplands Mansion
First responders and a bomb squad responded to a Janesville Goodwill after employees discovered the explosives, ammunition inside a donation
The expanding wildland-urban interface means tree fires pose an even greater risk to city and residential fire crews
As we examine our October LODDs, one by painful one, we must pause to consider how to prevent similar circumstances at our own departments
The Blossom House Haunted Hotel was shut down by the Kansas City Fire Marshal after a news report revealed dangerous conditions
