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.
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Camden firefighters knocked down a predawn blaze at an abandoned building, but heavy fire conditions led to a structural collapse
With two aging bridges now restricted to 10 tons, Keene firefighters say apparatus will have a minute or more added to their response times
Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours
“Our ultimate goal is the safety of the employees,” Decatur Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said about the new, job-related testing
Connect with RAs to help share kitchen safety tips, provide fire extinguisher training, and underscore proper use of small appliances
Half of all home fires involve cooking, and cooking fires are the leading cause of home fire injuries
Use data to focus your cooking safety messaging on the issues and areas that need it most
The department’s approach to campaigns underscores the importance of thorough research, inclusivity, collaboration and innovation
Seven Springs Firefighter Troy Thompson was stricken while working at an accident
Firefighters from several departments used defensive operations during a commercial structure fire in Wayland
An Oswego woman faces an attempted murder charge for setting a fire in a house with people inside
Southgate Fire Chief Justin Graves said the fire extended into the attic and “ran through the whole building”
Fire in the Mattapan building under renovation had extended to an occupied home
Li-ion batteries are here to stay and it’s on firefighters to keep up with advances in battery technology
During the webinar “Violence prevention — the fire and EMS safety checklist,” Dr. Jennifer Taylor details the emerging threats of violence
Emphasize life safety by ensuring all residents have working smoke detectors – a 50-year-old technology recommended by the “America Burning” report
Fires are not uncommon as smoke detectors, sprinklers are lacking inside the Men’s Central Jail
North Bend Fire Chief Jim Brown said the department’s current facepieces meet a 21-year-old NFPA standard for thermal protection
The Fayette County Firefighter Training Center offers a wide range of lessons for firefighters
Mayor Justin Bibb’s “Residents First” program will overhaul 23 codes and allow the city to issue tickets, fines
An Orlando firefighter is on administrative leave over his reaction to a kitchen joke
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire will be using the MSA G1, newly redesigned for comfort and ergonomics
Lemon Grove firefighters arrived to find the house and a detached garage burning
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
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Clark County firefighters were withdrawn from the building due to its compromised structural integrity
Leaders, we must stay focused the myriad issues impacting our membership, even those that can feel distant from day-to-day operations
A physician’s assistant at FDIC urged me to seek out a specialist – and now I urge you to pay attention to your body and take action when needed
Captain Arnoldo Sandoval filed a lawsuit over the 2021 firehouse shooting when Firefighter Jonathan Tatone killed Fire Engineer Tory Carlon and wounded Sandoval
Maximizing the power of response vehicles
Fire apparatus are powerful machines and must be operated responsibly and with “due regard” for the safety of the public
It’s time to put these issues to rest once and for all – and start doing the right thing
The 3-year-old son of an off-duty firefighter was struck by another firefighter prior to a walk for three fallen Wilmington firefighters
Despite progress to reduce fatalities, the rate of firefighter deaths due to cardiovascular events has remained unchanged
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