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 2024 study urged Shakopee to hire 25 full-time firefighters, captains and chiefs and open a second station, but city leaders have yet to act
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Without protective equipment, wildland firefighters will continue to pay the price with their health
We, as firefighters, have faced everything, but when faced with terminal cancer, moments of connection mean so much
It’s important to consider both the physical and mental well-being of personnel when deciding whether to begin a rehab operation
The Glencoe firefighter was responding to a car fire when the fire truck went off the road
Members of the D.C. Firefighters Association Local 36 stood in support as two firefighters arrived at a police station
After blowing a tire the newly purchased ladder truck overturned on its way to its new home
Incorporating the annual theme into training takes planning, repetition and creativity
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
10 ways to incorporate the Firefighter Safety Stand Down theme into training and education activities
Fire from a burning tanker caused the complete collapse of the northbound lanes; southbound lanes “compromised,” per a Philadelphia battalion chief
San Diego Fire Rescue hazardous materials team responded to the container fire that threatened a home and high-rise
The Lucia Bend fire engine was stopped at the intersection, waiting to be noticed when the collision occurred
Several occupants have been injured over the years in fires at the sprawling low-rise 516-unit complex
The Norfolk Southern safety train will make 15 stops this year training some 5,000 first responders across the country
Detailing the U.S. Fire Administration initiative to create consistency of messaging among the fire service’s many organizations and agencies
The Bethlehem firefighters’ union says Chief Warren Achey has failed to address grievances and made threats over staffing
Firefighter Dominic S. Biscari was responding to a fire when he ran a red light, struck a car and sent it into a building killing 3 people
The Charlotte SouthPark contractor did not have a required standpipe installed and failed to notify fire marshal about construction progress
Over 400 wildfires in Canada have affected air quality in several states
Tulsa firefighters’ union has been reviewing the use of marijuana for pain relief for several years
A labor report assessed fines for several safety violations after 8 Hampton firefighters were injured in apartment fire
“We are shocked and saddened at the sudden loss of Luke, our friend and co-worker,” Georgia Forestry Commission Director Tim Lowrimore said
Common questions about when firefighters in bunker gear and SCBA can make a save and when to wait for the hazmat team
EMS Captain Edgar Baez and Lieutenant Alison Russo used to respond to calls together in the Bronx decades ago
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
The Century III Mall in West Mifflin has been the site of recent fires
Clinton Township firefighters quickly found the two unconscious victims as the trailer was heavily involved in fire
Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel was flown to a burn unit after being caught in a garage fire explosion
The Allen Road Fire began as a small brush fire and quickly grew overnight
Brockton firefighters rescued residents trapped in a rear yard as the fire burned two homes
Chesterfield firefighter David Hart was resuscitated by other firefighters after suffering his 8th heart attack
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