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.
Elizabeth Fire Protection District firefighters were injured while battling a large grass fire
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
Are EVs really more likely to catch fire? How often do you have to charge your EV? Find out these answers and more
Conrad John Sunde IV works for the Duluth Fire Department; state and federal boards will determine whether his licenses should be suspended or revoked
As inquiries continue in the United Kingdom, issues of housing equity and inclusion persist there and stateside
The 2022 Firefighter Safety Stand Down focuses on practical applications of situational awareness, on and off the incident scene
The decision isn’t always so simple, particularly with buildings involving many occupants
Governor signs bill prohibiting Arizona’s EMTs from persuading patients into not going to hospital
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
I encourage fire service leaders to start local Be SMART Public Safety Task Forces to educate families about safe gun storage
Gregory Brown, Jr., had been found guilty of second-degree murder for the deaths of Thomas Brooks, Patricia Conroy and Marc Kolenda
The Kansas City Fire Department members’ union seeks Chief Mike Callahan’s removal and issued a vote of no confidence for Deputy Chief Jack Andrade
With the data and information available to us today, we have an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the factors that interfere with our physical and behavioral health
Members of the Centerville Volunteer Fire Department were responding to a crash involving a pickup and a car when an 18-wheeler hit both vehicles
Having seen the units in person, it’s time to address some common naysayer reactions
Listen as risk management expert Gordon Graham describes the dangers of not using a seat belt and all first responders’ responsibility to arrive safely
If the proposed ordinance passes, Norwalk will join other municipalities in using building signs to identify structural concerns behind buildings’ skins
Brett A. Rider assaulted three female dispatchers; Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger called his on-duty behavior inappropriate and sexually harassing
Emergency service officials issue warning after paramedic found dead in gym accident
Fresno Capt. Lupe Fernandez said the kayakers had done “everything right,” including wearing life jackets and communicating well with first responders
The bullet struck a window over the watch desk and lodged in a binder
Rohnert Park firefighters and police were sent to area elementary schools, and a police or fire vehicle was stationed at every school
Fire department leaders are proposing regular rental unit inspections and a registry of rental properties
Public safety leaders: invite and encourage your personnel to get support from mental health clinicians, peer-support teams and other resources as they have a need
Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond said the device will allow firefighters to quickly scan common venting points of a structure from a safe distance
Officer Norma Eisenman, a Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman, said the man allegedly tried to break into Station 6 in Silver Lake
In honor of EMS Week, members from the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Fire guided 100 middle school students in hands-only CPR, bleeding control and AEDs
Investigators say the victim suffered a broken left arm, a swollen right arm and a concussion
A Stevens County Fire District 7 ambulance was rammed on the road, and District 2 reported the theft of a truck and equipment
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
The goal of the operation is to identify buildings at risk of collapse and prevent firefighters from going inside
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