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.
The PPE standards expert explains why all protection comes at a price
How to tailor your safety messaging by age group
How we onboard recruits and probationary firefighters says a lot about department culture to firefighters and the community
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
State and Buffalo Fire Department reports cite accountability lapses, interior ops failures, an untrained acting officer and delays in defensive ops in death of Firefighter Jason Arno
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
A kitchen fire at London Belle spread through century-old buildings in the nightlife district, injuring three firefighters and forcing a defensive attack
Faced with near-zero visibility, Portland firefighters entered the burning house twice, rescuing both occupants and escaping uninjured
The agency levied a $640 penalty after determining safety lapses contributed to the death of a Wethersfield firefighter when a utility terrain vehicle flipped during a brush fire
The blaze injured two Macomb Township firefighters and drew aid from five communities, highlighting Local 5023’s staffing concerns
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
A construction worker jumped from an upper floor to escape the fire at the North Las Vegas construction site
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
Aggressive tactics and operational safety aren’t mutually exclusive when policies are clear, current and consistently applied
Firefighters were attacked by a crowd of hundreds while at a crash scene in Copiah County, forcing them to abandon their equipment and retreat
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
The suspect, later involved in a hit-and-run and seen inhaling gas from balloons, fled police at high speeds and remains at large
The tragic accident that killed Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau has sparked renewed focus on equipment safety, declining volunteer numbers and emerging health risks
Fire response begins at the console, and emergency fire dispatchers need a structured protocol to hone their decision-making
Fire crews from eight departments helped battle a fully involved house fire in Windham
FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
We must create an environment that preserves the incident commander’s cognitive bandwidth
Following the fatal ambush on Idaho firefighters, Bend Fire says it has body armor on all fire trucks for use in dangerous situations
Wearing proper gear and following strong radio communication protocols can significantly impact broader performance and safety
Community trust can erode quickly when firefighters are mistaken for enforcers
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
The device, designed by Hingham Firefighter Ryan Twombly, slides under burning vehicles to cool batteries from a distance
The 61-year-old man died after a lightning strike at an archery range during a Cub Scounts event, with other victims, including children, suffering burns and other injuries
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Engineer David Tysdal begins specialized spinal recovery after surviving attack that killed two battalion chiefs
The Sacramento firefighter was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
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