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.
Learn the full history of firefighter decon, from dirty gear to modern-day protocols that save lives
Radio traffic captures the chaos as crews fighting the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints blaze were pulled out when the roof gave way
Live-burn drill lets Moffat volunteers complete Firefighter I skills on home turf
The automaker recommends that people with 2020-2023 models of Bronco Sport or Escape SUVs stop driving the vehicles or park them outdoors
Where and how equipment is stored can streamline fireground ops, extend the life of your tools and protect your people
Firefighters must address three key issues: space to position apparatus, overhead obstructions and building access
Listen as Gordon Graham details the benefits of learning from the past and how firefighters can implement those lessons in their communities
Decatur police officers had to remove the man, who told them he was “high on meth” as he fought with them
The rule change comes as the estate of Sgt. Johnny Beernaert prepares to sue the city over the fatal incident
Future electric vehicles may include a battery cell shut-off feature and an onboard extinguisher
One of the new offenses took place while Clifford Heiser was still employed by the Wausau Fire Department
Firefighters must ensure that they have and properly maintain air monitoring equipment to quickly identify dangerous environments
The aftermath of a serious incident can be the critical moment to expand our life safety messaging and connect with the public
Thomas Gatto could return to active duty pending a review by the Indianapolis Fire Department
The Colorado Springs crewmember reportedly drove over the victim with a brush truck while responding to a fire
MagneGrip’s new PRO Nozzle diesel exhaust source capture system streamlines the extraction hose connection process
Mayday training, preplanning, mutual-aid agreements and scene size-ups emerge as common themes in major incidents
The lawsuit says the city violated its collective bargaining agreement with the union by withdrawing representation for the firefighter after initially providing it
The Cronomer Valley crewmember was flown to a hospital
Mohammed Islam admitted to intentionally setting the fire that led to William “Billy” Steinberg’s fatal heart attack
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results
From the bag itself to the gear to cram inside, here’s everything you need to ensure you’re ready for action at a WUI fire
Understanding the various factors that impact PPE service life – and why retirement rules aren’t so simple
Learn how you can limit your exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl, also known as PFAS, or “forever chemicals”
More and more fire departments are adding blocking units to protect emergency scenes
The advancement of wildland fire apparatus and equipment depends on using available technology and pushing for undiscovered technology
Firefighters regularly work with 13 different kinds of equipment that can produce noise that exceeds the 85-decibel threshold
Kansas City firefighter Dominic Biscari was driving Pumper 19 as it struck an SUV, a pedestrian and a building
Readers weigh in on their department’s interest in adding an electric apparatus to their fleet
Fighting fires in the extreme cold of winter offers unique challenges. Are you prepared?
2018 Santa Fe Sport models’ anti-lock brake system can malfunction, cause an electrical surge and start a fire, even if the engine is off
The latest version provides data on 14 additional metrics, including anxiety and depression
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