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.
How OCFA uses tabletop drills with partner agencies to coordinate preparedness for major incidents
Forward-thinking leaders must champion engineered approaches that reduce risks and build healthier fire service careers
Two Raywick firefighters were injured when their fire engine went off the road while responding to a call
Nez Perce County firefighter Jimmy Ralstin suffered burns across 50% of his body
Three firefighters, five others taken to hospital after hazmat response for an undisclosed airborne irritant
Dixon firefighter committee decided to change from lemony yellow to red/gray for new type 1 engine
Poor communications and an abandoned hoseline among several factors during a fire in Berwick
Portland firefighters are concerned about structural collapse after a 4-alarm fire destroyed the building a day after fire inspectors did a walk-through
Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva said it was “mere seconds” from when firefighters had stepped off the bucket to when part of the burning roof fell
Understand the differences between the types of TIs will help identify the units that work best for your members
The drill required Saugus and Revere firefighters to tow a pair of booms into a particular position to contain an oil spill further up the river and redirect it to the shore
The “bleeding control stations” would contain tourniquets, among other life-saving items, and include instructions on preventing blood loss
Traditional methods can be cumbersome under high-stress conditions
Three firefighters and two police officers received life-threatening injuries in the blast, police said. Four firefighters were seriously injured and 22 police officers suffered minor injuries
Detailing emerging issues of concern with respect to PPE programs, gear selection, cleaning and decontamination, verification for ISPs, and PPE retirement
The Vine Grove volunteer firefighter met the teen when she was part of the department’s junior firefighter program
The Greensburg VFD has improved its approach to gross decon and PPE laundering to help minimize firefighters’ cancer risks
The firefighter was able to remove himself from the mix-used building without injuries
Firefighters said they have been threatened with pipes and broken mops, hit with rocks and physically obstructed from administering care or responding to a fire
It’s admirable to want to rescue occupants, but the gamble elevates the risk for firefighters and prolongs fire operations
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
Lorain had put former Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Homolya on administrative leave since the incident
Ziamatic’s Vehicle Cooling Units were designed to use less water and manpower to get EV fires under control safely
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
You can protect others, but what about yourself? Make sure you’re personally ready in the event of an emergency so you can assist others in their time of need
The president would like to see wider adoption of the latest building codes and encourages individuals to take precautions
Decades of deadly fires spurred federal action, culminating in the iconic 1973 publication that remains relevant to the fire service today
UL FSRI’s research engineer was lauded for his passion for improving firefighter training and his ability to think creativity in building training programs
Fifty years after the pivotal report, there is clearly still work to be done and new challenges to address for future firefighters
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
Having a foundational understanding of our history is essential to seeing the bigger picture for our future
“The actions depicting in a video of the incident are completely unacceptable,” department officials said in a statement
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