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 conflagration claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people but still exists for many in the shadow of the Great Chicago Fire
Owensboro second graders learned smoke-detector checks, escape plans and 911 basics, then tried on gear and sprayed hoses during Fire Prevention Week
From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
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
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
A Colorado Springs crewmember reportedly drove over and killed a woman with a brush truck while responding to a fire
Taking place June 18-24, the weeklong event encourages firefighters to focus training on the theme “Lithium-ion batteries: Are you ready?”
The department warned drivers never to cross a fire hose, saying “the potential for life-altering injuries is very real”
How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
Is it time to reconsider the levels of risk in light of everything we now know about the exposure risks we face on the fireground?
Four firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash in Contra Costa County that killed the driver of the Tesla
IAFF Local 42 leaders said that other Kansas City FD employees had similar physical altercations with patients or residents and were not disciplined or terminated
The Apopka fire union wants Chief Sean Wylam replaced for lack of accountability and failing to make safety improvements in the wake of Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
“I’m truly sorry,” Jacquelyn Walker said, apologizing to the dozens of Thomas Royds’ family members and friends in court
A dramatic rescue in Michigan highlights the importance of honing situational awareness and avoiding tunnel vision
Firefighters can incorporate tried-and-true military strategies to minimize line-of-duty deaths
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