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.
Investigation highlights the risks of post-suppression overhaul and origin-and-cause operations
What firefighters need to know about vehicle weight and rescue struts
Chiefs John Tippett and John Oates debunk the idea that safety and aggression are mutually exclusive
More than 150,000 firefighters have signed the Seatbelt Pledge, but we must do better
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
Firefighters responded to a deep sub-basement fire nearly 200 feet below street level at Grand Central Madison in Manhattan, where crews battled heavy smoke and flames with zero visibility
Detailing the updates to NFPA 1580, chapter by chapter, following the consolidation of 1582 and other health-related standards
Two recent NIOSH reports show how video tools can inform both learning assessments and post-incident investigations
Federal agents and protesters clashed for a second day near DHS staging areas, prompting a forceful response that included tear gas, arrests and growing unrest in LA’s immigrant communities
A Fresno County fire engine responding to a grass fire collided with another vehicle, leaving three injured
The crew of the Morning Midas evacuated after failing to control a fire near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands; 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric cars, were onboard
Use these planning tools, prompts and ideas to support behavioral health in your department
This structural design allows heat and smoke to travel rapidly between floors, reaching the attic or upper levels before visible signs appear
As part of a restructuring plan, three Fort Myers Beach battalion chief positions will be cut, prompting warnings about leadership gaps on emergency scenes
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Two Montgomery County firefighters and a civilian were hurt when a tanker collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
Time and again, history has shown what happens when fire codes are ignored
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
The Kansas City Fire Department previously relied on on-the-job training from an FAO passed down to a firefighter
Three Macon-Bibb firefighters were briefly hospitalized after their fire truck overturned while responding to a call
A firefighter on a detail in the area spotted smoke coming from the building and called it in
Darby Township police seized two fire trucks and shut down the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company, citing insufficient certified firefighters.
Preventing and reducing fire apparatus crashes should be a leading initiative in all fire departments
Tucson firefighters on the roof escaped injury after an explosion caused the roof to collapse
An Overhaul Inventory Card can serve as a reminder to check for Li-ion battery-powered devices in a residential structure during overhaul
This recent legacy fire prompts review of stateside historic blazes
More than 3,600 San Diego buildings are overdue for fire inspections, with many lacking any inspection record at all
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
A task force of hazmat-suited firefighters and police officers will begin clearing a Las Vegas wash of homeless residents due to safety concerns
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