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 fire service must walk the walk in our support of residential sprinklers
New performance metrics in NFPA 1970 are prompting departments to rethink how they balance protection, comfort and long-term wearability
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
Without data, the extent of the problem is unknown
Apparatus crashes mean a host of legal and personnel issues, not to mention the potential for tragedy
Joining the National Firefighter Registry is a simple way you can help protect protect current and future firefighters
The state’s investigation revealed violations and a lack of safety protocols related to Firefighter Tre’ Evans-Dumaran’s death
Each call for service is unique; the only way you can thoroughly investigate every call you go to is to slow down
Abbott firefighters aided Horace Dan Wright, and EMS transported him to a hospital
Download a copy of the Guide and level-up your operations by creating a culture of mayday training and designing rookie-, basic-, and advanced-level drills
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
When lithium-ion batteries are stored in bulk, the volatile fuel load presents a major challenge for firefighters
Researchers around the world are independently working to solve the challenges firefighters face with electric vehicle fires, so why aren’t we sharing our findings?
Stephen Tyger Francis Roch reportedly told the firefighter he would need to “take him out” and said he had an AR-15
With his retirement nearing, the NFFF’s executive director reflects on the Foundation’s evolution and the profound connections he’s made along the way
The cadet is one of three female cadets who accused Columbus Division of Fire Battalion Chief Joe Richard of inappropriate behavior
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue Chief Charles Moore was transported with chest injuries and abrasions
“NFPA’s process is the gold standard for standards development and involves a proven, consensus-based approach,” said Vice President Lorraine Carli
A Santa Barbara County captain is in serious but stable condition in an ICU; an engineer has been released from the hospital
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
Focus on defined instructor requirements, limited exposure time and EMS availability
Simple ways to support firefighter behavioral health following a potentially traumatic event
Take our survey to measure how your department stacks up when it comes to supporting employees
Departments discover brighter isn’t always better as basic lighting principles become the priority again
We MUST check the status of smoke alarms at vacation properties, sleepovers, hotels … anywhere and everywhere our kids stay
If you’re called to serve in an environment where you might be exposed to smoke and ash, protect yourself
Whether fire sprinklers, social media or roadway safety, perfecting minor details will help us better serve our communities
“The very gear designed to protect firefighters, to keep us safe, is killing us,” said General President Edward Kelly, calling the NFPA standard that requires PFAS needless
