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.
Small amounts of time and money can save you a lot of grief — and billions of dollars downstream
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Beginning in October, drivers must change lanes or slow down for any stopped vehicle showing hazards or caution signals
A functioning command post needs a paper or electronic tool to be successful
Training, communication and safety mindsets show mixed results, but simple steps can set crews on the path to greatness
Departments that regularly conduct AARs are well-positioned to streamline their performance and increase their margin of safety
The construction, orientation and layout of mobile, manufactured and modular homes present a unique fire suppression challenge
A 91-year-old patient died and a 36-year-old paramedic was severely injured when flames engulfed the back of the ambulance in a hospital parking lot
The new version contains Sterling and Rock Falls’ responses to criticisms levied by OSHA related to the death of firefighter Lt. Garrett Ramos
After a chemical odor prompted a doggie daycare evacuation, Birmingham firefighters brought some pets down in the fire truck’s bucket
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines a community risk reduction plan departments can follow to protect at-risk populations
Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
A FF/paramedic captain recounts hunkering down with victims at the Pentagon on 9/11 while expecting another attack
The Evansville firefighter walked away, apparently unhurt
Travis County ESD No. 2 Chief Nick Perkins said “a large traffic light that has a directional arrow” communicates to drivers and the “scorpion tail” protects people
Angelo Alleano served with the Manchester department for about 23 years; his crimes spanned 6+ years
The Seattle Firefighters Union said there have been about 40 alleged attacks on on-duty firefighters over four months
Christopher Lee Osborne pleaded guilty to violating the teen girl’s civil rights by forcibly raping her at the Danville Fire Department last year
Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries
Willimantic Chief Marc Scrivener said the crewmembers restrained the agitated patient in an ambulance, but he broke free
Let people know how to stay safe in the sun and heat, in the water and on the road
With the U.S. now leading the world in monkeypox cases, first responders should be aware of the symptoms and how to properly treat patients
A man approached the ambulance crew in the rig, wielding a wooden tree stake, and began “smashing windows and trying to assault them”
While tending to a patient on scene, Seattle firefighters were attacked by a double amputee who tried to intentionally slam into them with his motorized wheelchair
The Honolulu Fire Department is leading the investigation with assistance from federal, state and local agencies
The designation means that releases of the chemicals that meet or exceed a certain quantity would have to be reported to federal, state or tribal officials
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The firefighter landed on paper and was transported to a hospital
Lorain Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Homolya had been on leave since March
Petaluma firefighters reported that a man in a pink jacket waved a Buck knife at them
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