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 Grand Rapids firefighter was burned while trying to rescue a person reportedly inside
A working smoke alarm helped occupants escape a house fire in Decatur
Schenectady County legislators cited concerns that local VFDs are ill-equipped to combat fires at existing Li-ion battery energy storage systems