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 Los Angeles County firefighter sustained moderate injuries after a train ran over a fire hose during a blaze, causing the hose to strike him
The high number of station fires highlights the need for alarms and sprinkler systems
Small amounts of time and money can save you a lot of grief — and billions of dollars downstream
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
Explaining a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, how it occurs and how it can be prevented
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Ibrahim details his own mayday experience and shares his take on proactive vs. reactive RIT
It’s a simple way for company officers and incident commanders to enhance the group after-action review
Fire gloves have come a long way from the stiff fits that allowed you to pick up nothing more than a Halligan
Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear
The CHAD program started in 1992 after 13-month-old Chad Bodine was injured in a car crash that killed his babysitter, leaving emergency responders unable to identify him
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
Fire from the 164-year-old abandoned St. Louis church extended into four other abandoned structures
Four Colorado Springs firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in below-freezing weather
Springfield firefighters rescued one person trapped in a house fire where a revolver that was left out discharged, striking a captain
The Science Alliance team is looking for proposals for both “FRED Talks” and presentations focused on putting science into practice at fire departments
A rugged landscape complicates fire suppression efforts, requiring specialized tactics and training to overcome challenges
The newest state-of-the-industry survey spotlights aggressive fireground tactics and fire service safety culture
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
While this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
Philadelphia’s roving fire unit aims to get warming fires from burning out of control
The Sterling firefighter is in critical condition
Delray’s vice mayor is questioning if firefighters might have had issues with their licenses after the chief sent out a memo on driver’s license requirements after the crash
Know the newest fire- and EMS-related laws
Kansas City firefighters withdrew from the building and switched to defensive operations minutes before the roof collapsed
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A Broussard Fire Department captain underwent neck surgery for injuries he sustained when part of a brick wall collapsed on him and two other firefighters
At least 30 people, including two New Orleans Police officers, were transported to five local hospitals for injuries
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