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.
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
A well-executed chief’s inspection can mean the difference between a department that is merely functional and one that excels
A unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Concord-Green Township Fire Department Chief Ralph Stegbauer and Firefighter Jeffery Skaggs were killed when the mechanical lift they were in fell over
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
Two firefighters were injured in a flash fire involving a dust collector at Columbine High School
Detailing the six components of this information-gathering strategy that increases situational awareness and reduces risk
Whether it’s conducted on the fly after an incident or as a formal sit-down, intentional after-action reviews serve to level-up training and spur discussion among members
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
How fire departments can better educate members about mental health conditions in order to identify issues and seek help early
Footage from the battalion chief’s vehicle shows Hutchinson firefighters running as the auto parts store exploded
The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
The Kansas City Fire Department said the firefighter sustained significant injuries after being struck at the scene of a MVC
Baltimore fire that killed firefighters Rodney Pitts III and Lt. Dillon Rinaldo ruled accidental, but investigators could not determine the cause
Three firefighters and 12 passengers were injured when the Brightline train struck a Delray Beach fire truck responding to an apartment fire
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
The Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
“There’s going to be firefighters that die because of this,” said one union official who served 15 years as a firefighter with the USFS
Rescue crews endured freezing waters, jet fuel exposure and trauma while recovering victims from the Potomac River
A positive experience with a firefighter is sometimes all it takes to motivate someone to consider a new vocation
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
Learn the lesson when the action is just a mistake, not a tragedy
Ignoring PASS alarms highlights need to better manage false activations and maintain situational awareness
It’s in the face of disaster that we come together as a community
Saegertown crews battling a fire at Parker Lord Corp. were thrown by a powerful blast but escaped with minor injuries
Icy conditions contributed to a Spokane quint crashing into a house and an engine crashing into two vehicles on one call
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FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
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