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.
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One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
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Mobile home configuration – inside and out – is critical to understanding how to approach a conflagration and protect surrounding structures
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
The vacant rowhouse where three firefighters were killed in January was damaged in a 2015 fire that left several firefighters injured
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A pickup driver reportedly ran a red light, causing the apparatus to flip onto its side; Memphis Driver David Pleasant served for 32 years
A second firefighter who was exiting the apparatus was struck by the suspect’s vehicle
It’s time instructors and firefighters alike reassess their focus on recklessness vs. aggressiveness and fear vs. respect
The Society of Fire Protection Engineers announced its newest class of fellows and 2022 award winners
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham emphasizes the importance of first responders wearing properly-fitting PPE
The report details recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and safety of fire service personnel responding to residential structure fires
Bats have been flying around the living quarters of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District station, and dead bats have been found in an ambulance bay
Pasco County Fire Rescue said the Loomis truck hit the woman as she was walking across a parking lot and pinned her
Pennsylvania State Police said that Rebecca Wenrich was hit when she stepped into the road and the path of the apparatus
“They were able to get the firefighter out in a quick amount of time,” said Capt. Chiyoshi Hasegawa
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Fueled by the tragedy in Paris, other places of worship are updating key elements of the structures and adding life safety features
Madison County crews were extricating the man from the vehicle when he reportedly became erratic and confused, and elbowed a firefighter in the face
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam wants new ambulances, gear and firefighters, but the local union leader wants a dedicated training officer
The 1978 roof collapse served as a wake-up call about the dangers hidden in building construction, specifically the weaknesses of trusses
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
A speeding vehicle set off a series of crashes, and when the suspect tried to flee, bystanders stopped him with their vehicle and a gun
Every crewmember should learn the basic skills of communicating via radio while on scene
Keeping a personal log or using an exposure tracker app could be the key to assuring cancer benefits
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
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Owners of more than 39,000 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators built between Dec. 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, are urged to park outdoors
Fire investigators are still looking to identify the children, who could face a citation and even charges, Wichita Fire Battalion Chief Jose Ocadiz said
A technical rescue team, Stamford police and Stamford EMS responded, treated and transported her
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