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.
Police arrested a woman after she allegedly stabbed a fire hose multiple times while firefighters worked a pre-dawn house fire
The reimagined organization of Firefighter LSIs offers a new framework to shape safety, health and leadership efforts and reduce LODDs
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
Their quick thinking after a series of sudden deaths led to the discovery of cyanide-laced Tylenol — and a turning point in consumer safety
Haines City firefighters say a 79-year-old man became combative during treatment and produced a firearm
Hundreds visited Syracuse Station 17 to learn safe charging and storage tips, meet firefighters and try hands-on demos amid rising battery fire risks
Six Glen Rock and four Hawthorne firefighters were exposed to hydrochloric acid and other pool-cleaning chemicals while extricating a driver
The Finance Committee advanced an $8M payout in the ambulance restraint death and $7.5M to the family of pastors killed during a police chase
Understanding the impact of AI sycophancy
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
Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS
The conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
An Overhaul Inventory Card can serve as a reminder to check for Li-ion battery-powered devices in a residential structure during overhaul
Whether you need data-driven outreach or just better graphics, AI offers practical ways to strengthen your prevention messages
Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor
Review shows extreme hoarding caused one fatal floor collapse and fueled seven fatal fires, underscoring risks as firefighters struggle through debris-filled homes
Cedar City’s mayor said Fire Chief Mike Phillips was burned when a spark fell into jet fuel
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
Radio traffic captures the chaos as crews fighting the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints blaze were pulled out when the roof gave way
Live-burn drill lets Moffat volunteers complete Firefighter I skills on home turf
How a simple question — “Can you paint our engine pink?” — led to a powerful campaign for firefighters
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
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
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
A Muslim civil rights group alleges the Baltimore Fire Department denied religious accommodation, selectively enforced its grooming policy and suspended him without offering a respirator fit test
Ill-fitting PPE undermines rescue operations and sends female firefighters a dangerous message about belonging
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- Kan. firefighter dies from injuries sustained while battling house fire
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